Murihiku Young Parents' Learning Centre vs Southland Girls' High 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.
Murihiku Young Parents' Learning Centre
Invercargill ยท State teen parent unit
Southland Girls' High School
Georgetown ยท State secondary (year 7-15) ยท Years 7โ13
1,076 students
| Measure | Murihiku Young Parents' Learning Centre Invercargill, Southland | Southland Girls' High School Georgetown, Southland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | โ Not rated | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | โ | #2 of 14 |
| National rank | โ | #144 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Teen Parent Unit | Secondary (Year 7-15) |
| Year range | โ | Years 7โ13 |
| Students | โ | 1,076 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 569 | 463 |
| Total roll | โ | 1,076 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -11.1% | 3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | 89.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | 64.1% |
| Mฤori students | โ | 22.5% |
| Pacific students | โ | 6.5% |
| International students | โ | 0.7% |
| suburb or town | Invercargill | Georgetown |
| region | Southland | Southland |
| Website | โ | www.southlandgirls.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขSouthland Girls' High School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (463 vs 569).
- โขSouthland Girls' High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (3% vs -11.1%).
- โขMurihiku Young Parents' Learning Centre is co-educational and Southland Girls' High School is girls.
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 Murihiku Young Parents' Learning Centre better than Southland Girls' High 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 Murihiku Young Parents' Learning Centre and Southland Girls' High School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Invercargill and Georgetown in Southland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Murihiku Young Parents' Learning Centre: 569. Southland Girls' High School: 463. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Murihiku Young Parents' Learning Centre and Southland Girls' High School rank in Southland?
Murihiku Young Parents' Learning Centre is unranked and Southland Girls' High School is 2nd of 14 among teen parent unit schools in Southland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).