Overview
James Hargest College is a state secondary (year 7-15) school in Invercargill, Southland. It is a co-educational school. The school has 1,902 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 445 (average equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Invercargill City territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeSecondary (Year 7-15)
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityInvercargill City
RegionSouthland
Urban/RuralLarge urban area
Postcode9810
MoE School ID552
Student Demographics
Total Roll1,902
European/Pakeha79.4%
Maori19.3%
Pacific3.4%
Asian14.6%
Ethnicity Distribution
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Equity Index (EQI)
The Equity Index replaced the decile system in 2023. It measures the socio-economic context of a school's student community. A higher EQI indicates greater equity need (more disadvantaged). The national average is approximately 463.
School EQI445
National Avg463
Contextaverage equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)