Overview
Southland Boys' High School is a state secondary (year 7-15) school in Invercargill, Southland. It is a boys school school. The school has 1,115 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 464 (above-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 StatusBoys School
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityInvercargill City
RegionSouthland
Urban/RuralLarge urban area
Postcode9840
MoE School ID404
Student Demographics
Total Roll1,115
European/Pakeha83.9%
Maori27%
Pacific11.1%
Asian3.8%
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 EQI464
National Avg463
Contextabove-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)