Southland Boys' High School vs St John's Girls' School (Invercargill)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Southland, New Zealand, 928 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Southland Boys' High School
Invercargill · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
1,078 students
St John's Girls' School (Invercargill)
Invercargill · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
126 students
| Measure | Southland Boys' High School Invercargill, Southland | St John's Girls' School (Invercargill) Invercargill, Southland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 54 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #6 of 14 | #8 of 48 |
| National rank | #209 of 486 | #555 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 7–13 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 1,078 | 126 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 464 | 417 |
| Total roll | 1,078 | 126 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 4.1% | -3.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 79.6% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 40.8% | – |
| Māori students | 26.9% | 13.5% |
| Pacific students | 11% | 1.6% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Invercargill | Invercargill |
| region | Southland | Southland |
| Website | www.sbhs.school.nz | www.stjohnsgirls.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •St John's Girls' School (Invercargill) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (63.0 vs 53.7).
- •St John's Girls' School (Invercargill) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (417 vs 464).
- •Southland Boys' High School does better on roll size (1,078 vs 126).
- •Southland Boys' High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (4.1% vs -3.6%).
- •Southland Boys' High School is the larger school with 1,078 students compared with 126.
- •Southland Boys' High School is a state school while St John's Girls' School (Invercargill) is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Southland Boys' High School is boys and St John's Girls' School (Invercargill) is girls.
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 Boys' High School better than St John's Girls' School (Invercargill)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St John's Girls' School (Invercargill) ranks higher (63.0 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 Southland Boys' High School and St John's Girls' School (Invercargill)?
About 928 m in a straight line, between Invercargill and Invercargill in Southland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Southland Boys' High School: 464. St John's Girls' School (Invercargill): 417. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Southland Boys' High School and St John's Girls' School (Invercargill) rank in Southland?
Southland Boys' High School is 6th of 14 and St John's Girls' School (Invercargill) is 8th of 48 among secondary (year 7-15) schools in Southland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).