Sacred Heart School (Waikiwi) vs Waihopai School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Southland, New Zealand, 2.8 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sacred Heart School (Waikiwi)
Waikiwi ยท State integrated contributing ยท Years 1โ6
87 students
Waihopai School
Gladstone ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
354 students
| Measure | Sacred Heart School (Waikiwi) Waikiwi, Southland | Waihopai School Gladstone, Southland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 57 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #19 of 48 | #3 of 48 |
| National rank | #704 of 1,559 | #442 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | Years 1โ6 |
| Students | 87 | 354 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 430 | 428 |
| Total roll | 87 | 354 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -27.5% | 0.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 27.6% | 20.9% |
| Pacific students | 6.9% | 5.9% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Waikiwi | Gladstone |
| region | Southland | Southland |
| Website | www.shsinv.school.nz | www.waihopai.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- โขWaihopai School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (68.1 vs 56.7).
- โขWaihopai School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (428 vs 430).
- โขWaihopai School does better on roll size (354 vs 87).
- โขWaihopai School does better on roll growth (5 years) (0.9% vs -27.5%).
- โขWaihopai School is the larger school with 354 students compared with 87.
- โขSacred Heart School (Waikiwi) is a state integrated school while Waihopai School is a state 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 Sacred Heart School (Waikiwi) better than Waihopai School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Waihopai School ranks higher (68.1 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 Waihopai School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Waikiwi and Gladstone in Southland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Sacred Heart School (Waikiwi): 430. Waihopai School: 428. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Sacred Heart School (Waikiwi) and Waihopai School rank in Southland?
Sacred Heart School (Waikiwi) is 19th of 48 and Waihopai School is 3rd of 48 among contributing schools in Southland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).