Schools in Windsor
Invercargill · Otago & Southland
There is 1 school in and around Windsor, Invercargill (Otago & Southland) — 1 primary. Windsor North 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.
1 school · refreshed from Education Counts 2026-07-12. Full methodology.
Schools in Windsor 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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What the record says about Windsor schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Windsor North School
Windsor North School's April 2025 ERO review found most students are engaged and make good progress, with almost all achieving or exceeding curriculum expectations in reading and most in writing and mathematics. The school demonstrates high-quality mathematics teaching, improved strand coverage, and effective evidence-based interventions targeting additional support. Boys' achievement has improved significantly, though girls continue to outperform in writing, with increasing equity overall across learner groups.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Windsor schools
What schools are in Windsor?
Windsor, Invercargill has 1 school on our records (1 primary): Windsor North School. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Windsor?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Windsor North School ranks highest among Windsor schools (43/100). "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Windsor?
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 Windsor 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 Windsor address.
Decile or EQI — how are Windsor 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).