Schools in Gore District, Southland (2026)
11 schools · 1,891 students · 9 state, 2 state integrated · median Equity Index (EQI) 455.
Gore District, in Southland, has 11 schools in New Zealand's 2026 data, together educating about 1,891 students. By level there are 6 contributing, 3 full primary, 2 secondary (year 7-15); by sector 9 state, 2 state integrated.
The median Equity Index (EQI) across Gore District's schools is 455, in line with the Southland median. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
8 of the 11 schools qualify for the Success Index (NZ). The highest-scoring is St Peter's College (Gore) (60.3, top 50% of secondary (year 7-15) schools nationally), followed by St Mary's School (Gore) (59.2, top 50% of contributing schools nationally), and Waikaka School (58.6, top 50% of full primary schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are Māruawai College (591 students), St Peter's College (Gore) (348 students), Gore Main School (213 students).
Schools are spread across 3 suburbs or towns, with the most in Gore (9), Otama (1), Mataura (1).
Ranked schools in Gore District
Ordered by Success Index (NZ). Rank positions shown on each profile are within New Zealand and Southland.
- 160St Peter's College (Gore)Gore · State integrated Secondary (Year 7-15)Equity Index (EQI) 442 · 348 students
- 259St Mary's School (Gore)Gore · State integrated ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 429 · 199 students
- 359Waikaka SchoolGore · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 430 · 64 students
- 455Gore Main SchoolGore · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 455 · 213 students
- 537Māruawai CollegeGore · State Secondary (Year 7-15)Equity Index (EQI) 494 · 591 students
- 635West Gore SchoolGore · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 482 · 154 students
- 723East Gore SchoolGore · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 518 · 132 students
- 823Mataura SchoolMataura · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 514 · 60 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Peter's College (Gore) Gore · Secondary (Year 7-15) · Years 7–13 | State integrated | 60.3 Top 50% | 442 | 348 |
| 2 | St Mary's School (Gore) Gore · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State integrated | 59.2 Top 50% | 429 | 199 |
| 3 | Waikaka School Gore · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 58.6 Top 50% | 430 | 64 |
| 4 | Gore Main School Gore · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 54.7 Top 50% | 455 | 213 |
| 5 | Māruawai College Gore · Secondary (Year 7-15) · Years 7–13 | State | 37.0 Lower 50% | 494 | 591 |
| 6 | West Gore School Gore · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 34.8 Lower 50% | 482 | 154 |
| 7 | East Gore School Gore · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 23.1 Lower 50% | 518 | 132 |
| 8 | Mataura School Mataura · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 22.8 Lower 50% | 514 | 60 |
Other schools in Gore District
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Equity Index (EQI), or a school type that is not scored.
Compare the top 4 schools in Gore District side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Gore District?
St Peter's College (Gore) is the highest-ranked school in Gore District with a Success Index (NZ) of 60.3 out of 100 (Top 50% of secondary (year 7-15) schools in New Zealand).
How many schools are in Gore District?
Gore District has 11 schools (2 secondary (year 7-15), 6 contributing, 3 full primary) educating 1,891 students in 2026.
What is the typical Equity Index (EQI) in Gore District?
The median Equity Index (EQI) across schools in Gore District is 455. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.