St Theresa's School (Invercargill) vs Windsor North School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Southland, New Zealand, 731 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
Windsor North School
Windsor · State contributing · Years 1–6
326 students
| Measure | St Theresa's School (Invercargill) Invercargill, Southland | Windsor North School Windsor, Southland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 79 Top 10% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1 of 48 | #7 of 48 |
| National rank | #172 of 1,559 | #542 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 277 | 326 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 405 | 422 |
| Total roll | 277 | 326 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 1.8% | -16.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 16.6% | 15% |
| Pacific students | 4.7% | 3.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Invercargill | Windsor |
| region | Southland | Southland |
| Website | saint-theresas.school.nz | www.windsornorth.school.nz |
The verdict
- •St Theresa's School (Invercargill) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (79.0 vs 63.5).
- •St Theresa's School (Invercargill) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (405 vs 422).
- •Windsor North School does better on roll size (326 vs 277).
- •St Theresa's School (Invercargill) does better on roll growth (5 years) (1.8% vs -16.3%).
- •Windsor North School is the larger school with 326 students compared with 277.
- •St Theresa's School (Invercargill) is a state integrated school while Windsor North 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 Windsor North School?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Theresa's School (Invercargill) ranks higher (79.0 vs 63.5 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 Windsor North School?
About 731 m in a straight line, between Invercargill and Windsor in Southland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
St Theresa's School (Invercargill): 405. Windsor North School: 422. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do St Theresa's School (Invercargill) and Windsor North School rank in Southland?
St Theresa's School (Invercargill) is 1st of 48 and Windsor North School is 7th of 48 among contributing schools in Southland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).