Schools in Waikiwi
Invercargill · Otago & Southland
There are 3 schools in and around Waikiwi, Invercargill (Otago & Southland) — 3 primary. Southland Adventist Christian School is the highest-scoring on the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite, which compares every school against its EQI peer group. Each profile is source-linked to Education Counts, ERO and the Ministry of Education.
3 schools · refreshed from Education Counts 2026-07-12. Full methodology.
Schools in Waikiwi ranked by value-added score
The SchoolsNearMe composite scores every level against its EQI peer group, so it surfaces schools that get the most out of their students — not just the most advantaged intake. How it's calculated.
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90
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing100Trajectory100ERO review75 - View profile →
70
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing81Trajectory32ERO review84 - View profile →
40
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing0Trajectory16ERO review89
What the record says about Waikiwi schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Sacred Heart School (Waikiwi)
Sacred Heart School (Waikiwi) is a contributing school located in Waikiwi, Invercargill. As of the June 2023 board assurance review, the board attested to meeting all regulatory and legislative requirements, with board administration and curriculum requirements confirmed as met.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Waikiwi schools
What schools are in Waikiwi?
Waikiwi, Invercargill has 3 schools on our records (3 primary): Donovan Primary School, Sacred Heart School (Waikiwi), Southland Adventist Christian School. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Waikiwi?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Southland Adventist Christian School ranks highest among Waikiwi schools (90/100). "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Waikiwi?
Many New Zealand state schools operate an enrolment zone (home zone), so your home address — not just the suburb — determines which in-zone state schools you can enrol at. Living in Waikiwi does not guarantee a place at any particular school. Check each school's current zone with the school directly or use our by-address tool to see which schools cover a specific Waikiwi address.
Decile or EQI — how are Waikiwi schools rated for socio-economic need?
New Zealand replaced the decile system with the Equity Index (EQI) in 2023. A lower EQI means a more socio-economically advantaged community; a higher EQI means greater need. EQI is a funding tool, not a quality measure — a high-EQI school can outperform a low-EQI one. The SchoolsNearMe composite controls for EQI so a school serving a more disadvantaged community isn't unfairly penalised.
Source data: Education Counts (NCEA, retention, destinations, discipline, funding) · Ministry of Education (roll, EQI, identity) · Education Review Office (reviews).