James Hargest College vs St Theresa's School (Invercargill)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Southland, New Zealand, 1.3 km 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
St Theresa's School (Invercargill)
Invercargill · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
277 students
| Measure | James Hargest College Invercargill, Southland | St Theresa's School (Invercargill) Invercargill, Southland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 66 Top 50% | 79 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #1 of 14 | #1 of 48 |
| National rank | #130 of 486 | #172 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 7–13 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 1,887 | 277 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 445 | 405 |
| Total roll | 1,887 | 277 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 4% | 1.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 82.6% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 56.2% | – |
| Māori students | 19.7% | 16.6% |
| Pacific students | 3.6% | 4.7% |
| International students | 1.3% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Invercargill | Invercargill |
| region | Southland | Southland |
| Website | www.jameshargest.school.nz | saint-theresas.school.nz |
The verdict
- •St Theresa's School (Invercargill) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (79.0 vs 66.0).
- •St Theresa's School (Invercargill) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (405 vs 445).
- •James Hargest College does better on roll size (1,887 vs 277).
- •James Hargest College does better on roll growth (5 years) (4% vs 1.8%).
- •James Hargest College is the larger school with 1,887 students compared with 277.
- •James Hargest College 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 James Hargest College better than St Theresa's School (Invercargill)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Theresa's School (Invercargill) ranks higher (79.0 vs 66.0 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 St Theresa's School (Invercargill)?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Invercargill and Invercargill in Southland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
James Hargest College: 445. St Theresa's School (Invercargill): 405. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do James Hargest College and St Theresa's School (Invercargill) rank in Southland?
James Hargest College is 1st of 14 and St Theresa's School (Invercargill) is 1st of 48 among secondary (year 7-15) schools in Southland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).