Invercargill Middle School vs St Theresa's School (Invercargill)
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Southland, New Zealand, 1.8 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Invercargill Middle School
Invercargill · State contributing · Years 1–6
155 students
St Theresa's School (Invercargill)
Invercargill · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
277 students
| Measure | Invercargill Middle School Invercargill, Southland | St Theresa's School (Invercargill) Invercargill, Southland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 34 Lower 50% | 79 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #40 of 48 | #1 of 48 |
| National rank | #1230 of 1,559 | #172 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 155 | 277 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 484 | 405 |
| Total roll | 155 | 277 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -1.3% | 1.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 17.4% | 16.6% |
| Pacific students | 5.2% | 4.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Invercargill | Invercargill |
| region | Southland | Southland |
| Website | www.middle.school.nz | saint-theresas.school.nz |
The verdict
- •St Theresa's School (Invercargill) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (79.0 vs 34.2).
- •St Theresa's School (Invercargill) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (405 vs 484).
- •St Theresa's School (Invercargill) does better on roll size (277 vs 155).
- •St Theresa's School (Invercargill) does better on roll growth (5 years) (1.8% vs -1.3%).
- •St Theresa's School (Invercargill) is the larger school with 277 students compared with 155.
- •Invercargill Middle School is a state school while St Theresa'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 Theresa's School (Invercargill)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Theresa's School (Invercargill) ranks higher (79.0 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 Theresa's School (Invercargill)?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Invercargill and Invercargill in Southland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Invercargill Middle School: 484. St Theresa's School (Invercargill): 405. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Invercargill Middle School and St Theresa's School (Invercargill) rank in Southland?
Invercargill Middle School is 40th of 48 and St Theresa's School (Invercargill) is 1st of 48 among contributing schools in Southland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).