Invercargill Activity Centre vs Windsor North School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Southland, New Zealand, 1.6 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Invercargill Activity Centre
Invercargill ยท State activity centre
Windsor North School
Windsor ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
326 students
| Measure | Invercargill Activity Centre Invercargill, Southland | Windsor North School Windsor, Southland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | โ Not rated | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | โ | #7 of 48 |
| National rank | โ | #542 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Activity Centre | Contributing |
| Year range | โ | Years 1โ6 |
| Students | โ | 326 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 569 | 422 |
| Total roll | โ | 326 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | โ | -16.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | โ | 15% |
| Pacific students | โ | 3.7% |
| International students | โ | 0% |
| suburb or town | Invercargill | Windsor |
| region | Southland | Southland |
| Website | โ | www.windsornorth.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขWindsor North School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (422 vs 569).
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Invercargill Activity Centre better than Windsor North School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Invercargill Activity Centre and Windsor North School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Invercargill and Windsor in Southland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Invercargill Activity Centre: 569. Windsor North School: 422. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Invercargill Activity Centre and Windsor North School rank in Southland?
Invercargill Activity Centre is unranked and Windsor North School is 7th of 48 among activity centre schools in Southland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).