Salford School vs Windsor North School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Southland, New Zealand, 853 m 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
Windsor North School
Windsor · State contributing · Years 1–6
326 students
| Measure | Salford School Hargest, Southland | Windsor North School Windsor, Southland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 63 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #9 of 48 | #7 of 48 |
| National rank | #562 of 1,559 | #542 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 250 | 326 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 422 | 422 |
| Total roll | 250 | 326 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -13% | -16.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 14% | 15% |
| Pacific students | 5.2% | 3.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Hargest | Windsor |
| region | Southland | Southland |
| Website | www.salford.school.nz | www.windsornorth.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (62.8 vs 63.5).
- •Windsor North School does better on roll size (326 vs 250).
- •Salford School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-13% vs -16.3%).
- •Windsor North School is the larger school with 326 students compared with 250.
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 Windsor North School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Salford School and Windsor North School?
About 853 m in a straight line, between Hargest and Windsor in Southland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Salford School: 422. Windsor North School: 422. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Salford School and Windsor North School rank in Southland?
Salford School is 9th of 48 and Windsor North School is 7th of 48 among contributing schools in Southland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).