Newfield Park School vs Te Wharekura o Arowhenua
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Southland, New Zealand, 1.2 km 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
Te Wharekura o Arowhenua
Invercargill · State composite · Years 1–13
192 students
| Measure | Newfield Park School Newfield, Southland | Te Wharekura o Arowhenua Invercargill, Southland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 28 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #44 of 48 | #12 of 14 |
| National rank | #1372 of 1,559 | #422 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Composite |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–13 |
| Students | 223 | 192 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 506 | 536 |
| Total roll | 223 | 192 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -10.7% | 4.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 31.4% | 100% |
| Pacific students | 11.7% | 7.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Newfield | Invercargill |
| region | Southland | Southland |
| Website | newfieldpark.school.nz | www.arowhenua.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Newfield Park School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (27.8 vs 22.9).
- •Newfield Park School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (506 vs 536).
- •Newfield Park School does better on roll size (223 vs 192).
- •Te Wharekura o Arowhenua does better on roll growth (5 years) (4.2% vs -10.7%).
- •Newfield Park School is the larger school with 223 students compared with 192.
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 Te Wharekura o Arowhenua?
On the Success Index (NZ), Newfield Park School ranks higher (27.8 vs 22.9 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 Te Wharekura o Arowhenua?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Newfield and Invercargill in Southland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Newfield Park School: 506. Te Wharekura o Arowhenua: 536. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Newfield Park School and Te Wharekura o Arowhenua rank in Southland?
Newfield Park School is 44th of 48 and Te Wharekura o Arowhenua is 12th of 14 among contributing schools in Southland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).