Sacred Heart School (Waikiwi) vs Southland Adventist Christian School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Southland, New Zealand, 671 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sacred Heart School (Waikiwi)
Waikiwi · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
87 students
Southland Adventist Christian School
Waikiwi · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
129 students
| Measure | Sacred Heart School (Waikiwi) Waikiwi, Southland | Southland Adventist Christian School Waikiwi, Southland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 57 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #19 of 48 | #15 of 48 |
| National rank | #704 of 1,559 | #666 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State integrated |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 87 | 129 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 430 | 439 |
| Total roll | 87 | 129 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -27.5% | 45.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 27.6% | 4.7% |
| Pacific students | 6.9% | 17.8% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Waikiwi | Waikiwi |
| region | Southland | Southland |
| Website | www.shsinv.school.nz | www.sacs.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Southland Adventist Christian School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (58.2 vs 56.7).
- •Sacred Heart School (Waikiwi) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (430 vs 439).
- •Southland Adventist Christian School does better on roll size (129 vs 87).
- •Southland Adventist Christian School does better on roll growth (5 years) (45.5% vs -27.5%).
- •Southland Adventist Christian School is the larger school with 129 students compared with 87.
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 Sacred Heart School (Waikiwi) better than Southland Adventist Christian School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Southland Adventist Christian School ranks higher (58.2 vs 56.7 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 Sacred Heart School (Waikiwi) and Southland Adventist Christian School?
About 671 m in a straight line, between Waikiwi and Waikiwi in Southland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Sacred Heart School (Waikiwi): 430. Southland Adventist Christian School: 439. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Sacred Heart School (Waikiwi) and Southland Adventist Christian School rank in Southland?
Sacred Heart School (Waikiwi) is 19th of 48 and Southland Adventist Christian School is 15th of 48 among contributing schools in Southland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).