State · Secondary (Year 7-15) · Co-ed
Aurora College
A state secondary (year 7-15) (years 7–13) in Heidelberg, Invercargill, with 607 students on its Jul 2026 roll.
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Aurora College, Ministry school number 548 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
On the roll
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Aurora College had 607 students enrolled at Jul 2026.
These add up to more than the roll. The Ministry records ethnicity as total response: a student who identifies with more than one ethnicity is counted in each. Percentages are each group's share of the 607 students on the roll, so they sum to about 112%, not 100%.
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Roll at Jul 2026; groups under 5 students shown as “<5” · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
Equity Index
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What EQI measures
The Equity Index estimates the extent to which a school's students face socio-economic barriers to achievement. It describes the community a school serves — it does not measure school quality, teaching, or student outcomes. A school facing more barriers can be an outstanding school. For independent evaluation, read the school's ERO reports. What EQI means →
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Equity Index, 2565 schools; national range 344–569 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
Who may enrol
Aurora College does not operate an enrolment scheme. There is no home zone, and enrolment is not restricted by where a student lives. How enrolment zones work →
School details
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Contact details as published by the school to the Ministry · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
Nearby schools
| School | Type | Years | Roll | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Patrick's School (Invercargill) | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 277 | 0.7 km |
| Fernworth Primary School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 256 | 1.1 km |
| Newfield Park School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 216 | 1.2 km |
| Te Wharekura o Arowhenua | Composite | Years 1–13 | 189 | 1.8 km |
| Tisbury School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 118 | 2.0 km |
| Verdon College | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Years 7–13 | 697 | 2.0 km |
| New River Primary | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 217 | 2.0 km |
| Southland Girls' High School | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Years 7–13 | 1,089 | 2.1 km |
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Distances are straight-line, from the Ministry's directory coordinates — approximate · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
Compare with a similar school
- Aurora College vs Te Wharekura o Arowhenua
- Aurora College vs Verdon College
- Aurora College vs Southland Girls' High School
Common questions
What year levels does Aurora College cover?
Aurora College is a secondary (year 7-15), which covers years 7–13.
How many students attend Aurora College?
607 students were on the roll at Jul 2026, according to the Ministry of Education's school directory.
Does Aurora College have an enrolment zone?
No. Aurora College does not operate an enrolment scheme, so enrolment is not restricted to a home zone.
Is Aurora College a state school?
Aurora College is a state school.