James Hargest College vs Salford School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Southland, New Zealand, 809 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James Hargest College
Invercargill · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
1,887 students
Salford School
Hargest · State contributing · Years 1–6
250 students
| Measure | James Hargest College Invercargill, Southland | Salford School Hargest, Southland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 66 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1 of 14 | #9 of 48 |
| National rank | #130 of 486 | #562 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 7–13 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 1,887 | 250 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 445 | 422 |
| Total roll | 1,887 | 250 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 4% | -13% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 82.6% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 56.2% | – |
| Māori students | 19.7% | 14% |
| Pacific students | 3.6% | 5.2% |
| International students | 1.3% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Invercargill | Hargest |
| region | Southland | Southland |
| Website | www.jameshargest.school.nz | www.salford.school.nz |
The verdict
- •James Hargest College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (66.0 vs 62.8).
- •Salford School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (422 vs 445).
- •James Hargest College does better on roll size (1,887 vs 250).
- •James Hargest College does better on roll growth (5 years) (4% vs -13%).
- •James Hargest College is the larger school with 1,887 students compared with 250.
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 James Hargest College better than Salford School?
On the Success Index (NZ), James Hargest College ranks higher (66.0 vs 62.8 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 James Hargest College and Salford School?
About 809 m in a straight line, between Invercargill and Hargest in Southland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
James Hargest College: 445. Salford School: 422. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do James Hargest College and Salford School rank in Southland?
James Hargest College is 1st of 14 and Salford School is 9th of 48 among secondary (year 7-15) schools in Southland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).