East Gore School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Gore, Southland 9710 · Gore District
#47 of 48 contributing schools in Southland
#1451 of 1,559 nationally
About East Gore School
East Gore School is a state contributing located in Gore, in the Gore District territorial authority of Southland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 132 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 23.1 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 47th of 48 ranked contributing schools in Southland. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (40th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (14th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 32.6%; pacific students 2.3%; international students 0%.
There are 11 schools in Gore; East Gore School ranks 11th of 11 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against contributing schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)518
- Roll size (10%)132
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-18.5%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)–
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)–
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for East Gore School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 518
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 132
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -18.5%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 32.6%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 2.3%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 0%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at East Gore School has changed over time.
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Schools near East Gore School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Gore Main School
Gore · State contributing · Years 1–6
213 students · 1.6 km away
St Mary's School (Gore)
Gore · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
199 students · 2.0 km away
Māruawai College
Gore · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
591 students · 2.7 km away
West Gore School
Gore · State contributing · Years 1–6
154 students · 3.1 km away
St Peter's College (Gore)
Gore · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
348 students · 3.3 km away
Knapdale School
Gore · State full primary · Years 1–8
56 students · 9.6 km away
Pukerau School
Gore · State contributing · Years 1–6
57 students · 10 km away
Mataura School
Mataura · State contributing · Years 1–6
60 students · 14 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Southland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Ascot Community School
Hawthorndale · State full primary · Years 1–8
237 students
Mataura School
Mataura · State contributing · Years 1–6
60 students
New River Primary
Kew · State contributing · Years 1–6
229 students
Bluff School
Bluff · State full primary · Years 1–8
115 students
Te Tipua School
Gore · State full primary · Years 1–8
38 students
Newfield Park School
Newfield · State contributing · Years 1–6
223 students
Frequently asked questions
Is East Gore School a good school?
East Gore School has a Success Index (NZ) of 23.1 out of 100 (Lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #47 of 48 in Southland. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does East Gore School rank in Southland?
East Gore School ranks #47 of 48 contributing schools in Southland and #1451 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend East Gore School?
East Gore School had 132 students in 2026, a change of -18% over five years.
Is East Gore School a primary school or a secondary school?
East Gore School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near East Gore School?
There are 8 schools within 15 km of East Gore School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.