Garston School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Garston, Southland 9750 · Southland District
About Garston School
Garston School is a state full primary located in Garston, in the Southland District territorial authority of Southland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 24 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 55.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (69th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (6th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 8.3%; pacific students 0%; international students 0%.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against full primary schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)429
- Roll size (10%)24
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-48.8%
- 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 Garston School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 429
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 24
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -48.8%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 8.3%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 0%
- 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 Garston School has changed over time.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Garston School a good school?
Garston School has a Success Index (NZ) of 55.1 out of 100 (Top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand). 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 Garston School rank in Southland?
Garston School is not ranked: schools need a published Equity Index (EQI) and at least 60 students to be ranked.
How many students attend Garston School?
Garston School had 24 students in 2026, a change of -49% over five years.
Is Garston School a primary school or a secondary school?
Garston School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.