Invercargill Middle School vs St Joseph's School (Invercargill)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Southland, New Zealand, 709 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Invercargill Middle School
Invercargill ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
155 students
St Joseph's School (Invercargill)
Invercargill ยท State integrated full primary ยท Years 1โ8
153 students
| Measure | Invercargill Middle School Invercargill, Southland | St Joseph's School (Invercargill) Invercargill, Southland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 34 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #40 of 48 | #29 of 48 |
| National rank | #1230 of 1,559 | #943 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 155 | 153 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 484 | 465 |
| Total roll | 155 | 153 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -1.3% | 12.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 17.4% | 15% |
| Pacific students | 5.2% | 15.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Invercargill | Invercargill |
| region | Southland | Southland |
| Website | www.middle.school.nz | โ |
The verdict
- โขSt Joseph's School (Invercargill) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (47.4 vs 34.2).
- โขSt Joseph's School (Invercargill) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (465 vs 484).
- โขInvercargill Middle School does better on roll size (155 vs 153).
- โขSt Joseph's School (Invercargill) does better on roll growth (5 years) (12.2% vs -1.3%).
- โขInvercargill Middle School is the larger school with 155 students compared with 153.
- โขInvercargill Middle School is a state school while St Joseph's School (Invercargill) is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Middle School better than St Joseph's School (Invercargill)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Joseph's School (Invercargill) ranks higher (47.4 vs 34.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Invercargill Middle School and St Joseph's School (Invercargill)?
About 709 m in a straight line, between Invercargill and Invercargill in Southland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Invercargill Middle School: 484. St Joseph's School (Invercargill): 465. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Invercargill Middle School and St Joseph's School (Invercargill) rank in Southland?
Invercargill Middle School is 40th of 48 and St Joseph's School (Invercargill) is 29th of 48 among contributing schools in Southland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).