Newfield Park School vs St Patrick's School (Invercargill)
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Southland, New Zealand, 728 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Newfield Park School
Newfield · State contributing · Years 1–6
223 students
St Patrick's School (Invercargill)
Georgetown · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
282 students
| Measure | Newfield Park School Newfield, Southland | St Patrick's School (Invercargill) Georgetown, Southland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 28 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #44 of 48 | #35 of 48 |
| National rank | #1372 of 1,559 | #1065 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 223 | 282 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 506 | 468 |
| Total roll | 223 | 282 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -10.7% | -1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 31.4% | 29.4% |
| Pacific students | 11.7% | 17.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Newfield | Georgetown |
| region | Southland | Southland |
| Website | newfieldpark.school.nz | www.stpatinv.school.nz |
The verdict
- •St Patrick's School (Invercargill) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (41.7 vs 27.8).
- •St Patrick's School (Invercargill) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (468 vs 506).
- •St Patrick's School (Invercargill) does better on roll size (282 vs 223).
- •St Patrick's School (Invercargill) does better on roll growth (5 years) (-1% vs -10.7%).
- •St Patrick's School (Invercargill) is the larger school with 282 students compared with 223.
- •Newfield Park School is a state school while St Patrick'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 Newfield Park School better than St Patrick's School (Invercargill)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Patrick's School (Invercargill) ranks higher (41.7 vs 27.8 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 Newfield Park School and St Patrick's School (Invercargill)?
About 728 m in a straight line, between Newfield and Georgetown in Southland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Newfield Park School: 506. St Patrick's School (Invercargill): 468. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Newfield Park School and St Patrick's School (Invercargill) rank in Southland?
Newfield Park School is 44th of 48 and St Patrick's School (Invercargill) is 35th of 48 among contributing schools in Southland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).