St Patrick's School (Invercargill) vs Te Wharekura o Arowhenua
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Southland, New Zealand, 1.8 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Patrick's School (Invercargill)
Georgetown · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
282 students
Te Wharekura o Arowhenua
Invercargill · State composite · Years 1–13
192 students
| Measure | St Patrick's School (Invercargill) Georgetown, Southland | Te Wharekura o Arowhenua Invercargill, Southland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 42 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #35 of 48 | #12 of 14 |
| National rank | #1065 of 1,559 | #422 of 486 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Contributing | Composite |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–13 |
| Students | 282 | 192 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 468 | 536 |
| Total roll | 282 | 192 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -1% | 4.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 29.4% | 100% |
| Pacific students | 17.7% | 7.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Georgetown | Invercargill |
| region | Southland | Southland |
| Website | www.stpatinv.school.nz | www.arowhenua.school.nz |
The verdict
- •St Patrick's School (Invercargill) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (41.7 vs 22.9).
- •St Patrick's School (Invercargill) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (468 vs 536).
- •St Patrick's School (Invercargill) does better on roll size (282 vs 192).
- •Te Wharekura o Arowhenua does better on roll growth (5 years) (4.2% vs -1%).
- •St Patrick's School (Invercargill) is the larger school with 282 students compared with 192.
- •St Patrick's School (Invercargill) is a state integrated school while Te Wharekura o Arowhenua 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 St Patrick's School (Invercargill) better than Te Wharekura o Arowhenua?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Patrick's School (Invercargill) ranks higher (41.7 vs 22.9 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 St Patrick's School (Invercargill) and Te Wharekura o Arowhenua?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Georgetown and Invercargill in Southland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
St Patrick's School (Invercargill): 468. Te Wharekura o Arowhenua: 536. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do St Patrick's School (Invercargill) and Te Wharekura o Arowhenua rank in Southland?
St Patrick's School (Invercargill) is 35th of 48 and Te Wharekura o Arowhenua is 12th of 14 among contributing schools in Southland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).