Southland Boys' High School vs Waihopai School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Southland, New Zealand, 348 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
Waihopai School
Gladstone · State contributing · Years 1–6
354 students
| Measure | Southland Boys' High School Invercargill, Southland | Waihopai School Gladstone, Southland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 54 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #6 of 14 | #3 of 48 |
| National rank | #209 of 486 | #442 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 7–13 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 1,078 | 354 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 464 | 428 |
| Total roll | 1,078 | 354 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 4.1% | 0.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 79.6% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 40.8% | – |
| Māori students | 26.9% | 20.9% |
| Pacific students | 11% | 5.9% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Invercargill | Gladstone |
| region | Southland | Southland |
| Website | www.sbhs.school.nz | www.waihopai.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Waihopai School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (68.1 vs 53.7).
- •Waihopai School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (428 vs 464).
- •Southland Boys' High School does better on roll size (1,078 vs 354).
- •Southland Boys' High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (4.1% vs 0.9%).
- •Southland Boys' High School is the larger school with 1,078 students compared with 354.
- •Southland Boys' High School is boys and Waihopai School is co-educational.
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 Waihopai School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Waihopai School ranks higher (68.1 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 Waihopai School?
About 348 m in a straight line, between Invercargill and Gladstone in Southland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Southland Boys' High School: 464. Waihopai School: 428. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Southland Boys' High School and Waihopai School rank in Southland?
Southland Boys' High School is 6th of 14 and Waihopai School is 3rd of 48 among secondary (year 7-15) schools in Southland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).