Invercargill Activity Centre
78 Lowe Street, Invercargill · Otago & Southland
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Composite score
Strong
Top 5% in NZ
Rank #55 of scored NZ schools
In summary
Invercargill Activity Centre is an activity centre in Invercargill serving students who benefit from alternative education settings. The 2017 ERO review found the centre successfully promotes positive outcomes, with most students remaining engaged in education after attendance. Students made significant improvements in behaviour, work habits, attendance and literacy learning, supported by effective governance, strong staff relationships, and fair transition processes. The centre achieved a composite score of 83.
Best suited for
Students in Invercargill looking for a state-funded setting with a strong recent ERO trajectory.
Is Invercargill Activity Centre a good school?
Invercargill Activity Centre scores 91/100 on the SchoolsNearMe composite — a weighted average of 5 axes (academic, outcomes, retention, wellbeing, trajectory). Top 5% in NZ nationally. The full breakdown is below; every input links to its source.
Strengths from the latest ERO report
- Strong continuity in policy, programmes and practices due to long association of managing school, director and lead teacher
- Fair and equitable selection and transition processes that involve enrolling schools, students and whānau
- Staff build positive relationships with students through respectful and productive interactions creating calm, welcoming environment
Summary derived from ERO reports + audited financials + MoE records. Every claim links to its source — see data transparency at the bottom of this page.
Score breakdown
6 axes, each scored 0–100 on a national absolute scale. As at 2017.
no incidents reported · top 10% of band (n=539) · why? ▼ hide
insufficient roll history · why? ▼ hide
83/100 from ERO review 2017-11 · top quartile of band (n=544) · why? ▼ hide
⚠ Insufficient EQI-band peers (n<10) to compute per-axis percentile context. The score above is absolute; treat it as a single-school read rather than a peer comparison.
Real ERO composite (from the latest review): 83/100.
Latest ERO review
2017-11-15 · Dr Lesley Patterson, Te Waipounamu - Southern Region
- The centre is successfully promoting positive outcomes for many of its students, with most remaining engaged in education post-attendance
- Many students made significant improvements in their behaviour, work habits and attendance; gains most evident in literacy learning
- Governance and leadership of the centre is effective, with robust systems in place and strong advocacy from the principal
- The centre identifies and responds very well to social, emotional and academic needs through information from multiple sources
- The centre's specialised learning programme meets student needs very well, achieving good balance between centre and community-based experiences
"The centre is well led and managed by its director. The robust systems she has developed effectively support the operation of the centre."
Composite score across reviews
2 ERO reviews on file, 2013–2017. Click a point to read that review.
Location
78 Lowe Street, Invercargill. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Schools nearby
Within 15km, sorted by distance. Add any to compare with Invercargill Activity Centre.
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Frequently asked
Is Invercargill Activity Centre a good school?
Invercargill Activity Centre scores 91/100 on the SchoolsNearMe composite — a weighted average of 5 axes (academic, outcomes, retention, wellbeing, trajectory). Top 5% in NZ nationally. The full breakdown is below; every input links to its source.
What does the latest ERO review say?
ERO's 2017-11 review identified 6 key findings. The centre is successfully promoting positive outcomes for many of its students, with most remaining engaged in education post-attendance
How do I enrol my child at Invercargill Activity Centre?
Contact the school directly on 03-2186842. For state schools, check your home address against the school's enrolment zone — some schools are in-zone-only.
What are the fees?
Invercargill Activity Centre is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Invercargill Activity Centre has 0 students, with an EQI of 569 (higher socio-economic need).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Invercargill Activity Centre in 2017-11, signed by Dr Lesley Patterson. 2 ERO reports are on file in our archive.
Data transparency
Every fact on this page links to its source. We never publish a claim without provenance — read our methodology for the full rules.
Sourced from
- ero.govt.nz
- schoolsdata.co.nz
- crimestats.co.nz