Southland Girls' High School vs St Patrick's School (Invercargill)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Southland, New Zealand, 1.4 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Southland Girls' High School
Georgetown · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
1,076 students
St Patrick's School (Invercargill)
Georgetown · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
282 students
| Measure | Southland Girls' High School Georgetown, Southland | St Patrick's School (Invercargill) Georgetown, Southland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 64 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2 of 14 | #35 of 48 |
| National rank | #144 of 486 | #1065 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 7–13 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 1,076 | 282 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 463 | 468 |
| Total roll | 1,076 | 282 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 3% | -1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 89.4% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 64.1% | – |
| Māori students | 22.5% | 29.4% |
| Pacific students | 6.5% | 17.7% |
| International students | 0.7% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Georgetown | Georgetown |
| region | Southland | Southland |
| Website | www.southlandgirls.school.nz | www.stpatinv.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Southland Girls' High School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (64.3 vs 41.7).
- •Southland Girls' High School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (463 vs 468).
- •Southland Girls' High School does better on roll size (1,076 vs 282).
- •Southland Girls' High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (3% vs -1%).
- •Southland Girls' High School is the larger school with 1,076 students compared with 282.
- •Southland Girls' High School is a state school while St Patrick's School (Invercargill) is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Southland Girls' High School is girls and St Patrick's School (Invercargill) 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 Girls' High School better than St Patrick's School (Invercargill)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Southland Girls' High School ranks higher (64.3 vs 41.7 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 Girls' High School and St Patrick's School (Invercargill)?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Georgetown and Georgetown in Southland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Southland Girls' High School: 463. St Patrick's School (Invercargill): 468. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Southland Girls' High School and St Patrick's School (Invercargill) rank in Southland?
Southland Girls' High School is 2nd of 14 and St Patrick's School (Invercargill) is 35th of 48 among secondary (year 7-15) schools in Southland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).