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Education Providers

Southland has many tertiary options, including the Southern Institute of Technology, offering postgraduate diplomas, degrees, diploma and certificate programmes, and vocational and personal development courses.

Aparima College
Aparima College

Set in the idyllic seaside town of Riverton, Aparima College offers a community based approach to learning where students from all backgrounds can come together to excel.

Blue Mountain College students
Blue Mountain College

Providing individualised learning pathways, the school encourages success both in the classroom and across many sporting, cultural and leadership opportunities.

Central Southland College
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Located in Winton, Central Southland College is a co-educational state school providing excellent education for students aged from 13 to 18. With a wide-ranging programme focused on academic, sporting, cultural success, Central Southland is committed to providing a wealth of…

Fiordland College
Fiordland College

Fiordland College is a co-educational Year 7 -13 school located on the shores of lake Te Anau – the gateway to New Zealand’s largest National Park, Fiordland National Park. Embracing values of effort, respect, integrity and curiosity, the Positive behaviour for…

Garston School
Garston School

Located on the Invercargill to Queenstown highway, Garston School is a small rural school providing education for students in years 1-8. A strong emphasis on literacy and maths encourages a stimulating learning environment which provides students with enjoyment, security and…

Gore High School
Gore High School

Gore High School is the largest provider of Year 9-13 co-education in Eastern Southland. Located in Gore, the school has a proud reputation, promoting educational excellence and high levels of achievement across all extra-curricular activities.

James Hargest College
James Hargest College

James Hargest College is a co-educational school for students from Year 7-13 located in Invercargill. With a vibrant and strong reputation, students are supported to achieve both academically and in their extra-curricular activities.

Northern Southland College
Northern Southland College

Northern Southland College is a co-educational college situated in Lumsden, Southland that offers education for students in years 7 to 13. With a range of academic and extra-curricular activities available, the college strives to develop respectful, socially aware, caring…

Salford School
Salford School

Offering primary education for year 1 -6 students, Salford School is nestled in an urban area with rural views out to the Takitimu Mountains. Staff believe in the strength of community and welcome families to assist them in providing high quality education for children. 

Southern Institute of Technology
Southern Institute of Technology

The Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) is a New Zealand government institution registered with the International Association of Universities. SIT is a tertiary provider with qualifications available at certificate, diploma, bachelor and master’s degree level.

Southern Lakes English College
Southern Lakes English College

Southern Lakes English College (SELC) is a Category One school offering a friendly, caring and exciting environment in which to learn English.

Southern Wings
Southern Wings

The New Zealand Southern Wings Aviation College offers professional pilot training and is one of New Zealand’s original flight training aviation schools. 

Southland Girls' High School
Southland Girls' High School

Southland Girls High School is a single sex girls' only school based in Invercargill that offers students an integrated and inclusive learning environment. With a long and proud history of academic success, specialist teaching combined with an innovative curriculum helps to…

St Peter's College
St Peter's College

Located in the heart of Southland, St Peter’s College in Gore offers a top-performing, co-educational boarding school. With strong catholic values that underpin the curriculum and school community, students at the college are able to enjoy numerous academic, sporting and…

Waihopai School
Waihopai School

Waihopai School offers a well-resourced primary school based in Invercargill and neighbour to the beautiful Queens Park. Catering to children from 5 to 12 years of age, the school boasts large grounds and a commitment for students, staff and families to learn together and strive…