St Theresa's School (Invercargill) vs Waverley Park School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Southland, New Zealand, 997 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Theresa's School (Invercargill)
Invercargill · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
277 students
Waverley Park School
Glengarry · State contributing · Years 1–6
263 students
| Measure | St Theresa's School (Invercargill) Invercargill, Southland | Waverley Park School Glengarry, Southland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 79 Top 10% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1 of 48 | #42 of 48 |
| National rank | #172 of 1,559 | #1293 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 277 | 263 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 405 | 495 |
| Total roll | 277 | 263 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 1.8% | -8.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 16.6% | 49.4% |
| Pacific students | 4.7% | 16.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Invercargill | Glengarry |
| region | Southland | Southland |
| Website | saint-theresas.school.nz | www.waverleypark.school.nz |
The verdict
- •St Theresa's School (Invercargill) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (79.0 vs 31.5).
- •St Theresa's School (Invercargill) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (405 vs 495).
- •St Theresa's School (Invercargill) does better on roll size (277 vs 263).
- •St Theresa's School (Invercargill) does better on roll growth (5 years) (1.8% vs -8.8%).
- •St Theresa's School (Invercargill) is the larger school with 277 students compared with 263.
- •St Theresa's School (Invercargill) is a state integrated school while Waverley Park 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 St Theresa's School (Invercargill) better than Waverley Park School?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Theresa's School (Invercargill) ranks higher (79.0 vs 31.5 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 Theresa's School (Invercargill) and Waverley Park School?
About 997 m in a straight line, between Invercargill and Glengarry in Southland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
St Theresa's School (Invercargill): 405. Waverley Park School: 495. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do St Theresa's School (Invercargill) and Waverley Park School rank in Southland?
St Theresa's School (Invercargill) is 1st of 48 and Waverley Park School is 42nd of 48 among contributing schools in Southland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).