Salford School vs Southland Boys' High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Southland, New Zealand, 1.5 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Salford School
Hargest · State contributing · Years 1–6
250 students
Southland Boys' High School
Invercargill · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
1,078 students
| Measure | Salford School Hargest, Southland | Southland Boys' High School Invercargill, Southland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 63 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #9 of 48 | #6 of 14 |
| National rank | #562 of 1,559 | #209 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Secondary (Year 7-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 7–13 |
| Students | 250 | 1,078 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 422 | 464 |
| Total roll | 250 | 1,078 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -13% | 4.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 79.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 40.8% |
| Māori students | 14% | 26.9% |
| Pacific students | 5.2% | 11% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Hargest | Invercargill |
| region | Southland | Southland |
| Website | www.salford.school.nz | www.sbhs.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Salford School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (62.8 vs 53.7).
- •Salford School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (422 vs 464).
- •Southland Boys' High School does better on roll size (1,078 vs 250).
- •Southland Boys' High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (4.1% vs -13%).
- •Southland Boys' High School is the larger school with 1,078 students compared with 250.
- •Salford School is co-educational and Southland Boys' High School is boys.
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 Salford School better than Southland Boys' High School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Salford School ranks higher (62.8 vs 53.7 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 Salford School and Southland Boys' High School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Hargest and Invercargill in Southland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Salford School: 422. Southland Boys' High School: 464. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Salford School and Southland Boys' High School rank in Southland?
Salford School is 9th of 48 and Southland Boys' High School is 6th of 14 among contributing schools in Southland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).