Waihopai School vs Windsor North School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Southland, New Zealand, 943 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Waihopai School
Gladstone ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
354 students
Windsor North School
Windsor ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
326 students
| Measure | Waihopai School Gladstone, Southland | Windsor North School Windsor, Southland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 68 Top 25% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #3 of 48 | #7 of 48 |
| National rank | #442 of 1,559 | #542 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | Years 1โ6 |
| Students | 354 | 326 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 428 | 422 |
| Total roll | 354 | 326 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 0.9% | -16.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 20.9% | 15% |
| Pacific students | 5.9% | 3.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Gladstone | Windsor |
| region | Southland | Southland |
| Website | www.waihopai.school.nz/ | www.windsornorth.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขWaihopai School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (68.1 vs 63.5).
- โขWindsor North School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (422 vs 428).
- โขWaihopai School does better on roll size (354 vs 326).
- โขWaihopai School does better on roll growth (5 years) (0.9% vs -16.3%).
- โขWaihopai School is the larger school with 354 students compared with 326.
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 Waihopai School better than Windsor North School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Waihopai School ranks higher (68.1 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 Waihopai School and Windsor North School?
About 943 m in a straight line, between Gladstone and Windsor in Southland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Waihopai School: 428. Windsor North School: 422. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Waihopai School and Windsor North School rank in Southland?
Waihopai School is 3rd of 48 and Windsor North School is 7th of 48 among contributing schools in Southland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).