Southland Adventist Christian School vs Windsor North School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Southland, New Zealand, 2.5 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Southland Adventist Christian School
Waikiwi · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
129 students
Windsor North School
Windsor · State contributing · Years 1–6
326 students
| Measure | Southland Adventist Christian School Waikiwi, Southland | Windsor North School Windsor, Southland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 58 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #15 of 48 | #7 of 48 |
| National rank | #666 of 1,559 | #542 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 129 | 326 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 439 | 422 |
| Total roll | 129 | 326 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 45.5% | -16.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 4.7% | 15% |
| Pacific students | 17.8% | 3.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Waikiwi | Windsor |
| region | Southland | Southland |
| Website | www.sacs.school.nz/ | www.windsornorth.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Windsor North School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (63.5 vs 58.2).
- •Windsor North School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (422 vs 439).
- •Windsor North School does better on roll size (326 vs 129).
- •Southland Adventist Christian School does better on roll growth (5 years) (45.5% vs -16.3%).
- •Windsor North School is the larger school with 326 students compared with 129.
- •Southland Adventist Christian School is a state integrated school while Windsor North 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 Southland Adventist Christian School better than Windsor North School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Windsor North School ranks higher (63.5 vs 58.2 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 Southland Adventist Christian School and Windsor North School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Waikiwi and Windsor in Southland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Southland Adventist Christian School: 439. Windsor North School: 422. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Southland Adventist Christian School and Windsor North School rank in Southland?
Southland Adventist Christian School is 15th of 48 and Windsor North School is 7th of 48 among full primary schools in Southland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).