Māruawai College
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Gore, Southland 9740 · Gore District
#9 of 14 secondary (year 7-15) schools in Southland
#325 of 486 nationally
About Māruawai College
Māruawai College is a state secondary (year 7-15) located in Gore, in the Gore District territorial authority of Southland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 7–13. In 2026 it enrolled 591 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 37.0 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of secondary (year 7-15) schools in New Zealand and 9th of 14 ranked secondary (year 7-15) schools in Southland. Its strongest component is roll size (58th percentile), and its weakest is school leavers with ncea level 2+ (23th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 23%; pacific students 5.2%; international students 0%.
There are 11 schools in Gore; Māruawai College ranks 7th of 11 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against secondary (year 7-15) schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)494
- Roll size (10%)591
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)–
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)70.9%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)51.2%
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 Māruawai College by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 494
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 591
- Total enrolled students.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 70.9%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 51.2%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 23%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 5.2%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 0%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
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Schools near Māruawai College
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
West Gore School
Gore · State contributing · Years 1–6
154 students · 587 m away
St Peter's College (Gore)
Gore · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
348 students · 647 m away
St Mary's School (Gore)
Gore · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
199 students · 802 m away
Gore Main School
Gore · State contributing · Years 1–6
213 students · 1.1 km away
East Gore School
Gore · State contributing · Years 1–6
132 students · 2.7 km away
Knapdale School
Gore · State full primary · Years 1–8
56 students · 10 km away
Mataura School
Mataura · State contributing · Years 1–6
60 students · 11 km away
Pukerau School
Gore · State contributing · Years 1–6
57 students · 13 km away
Similar schools
State secondary (year 7-15) schools in Southland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Aparima College
Riverton · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
213 students
Menzies College
Wyndham · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
347 students
Northern Southland College
Lumsden · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
218 students
Southland Boys' High School
Invercargill · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
1,078 students
Waiau Area School
Tuatapere · State composite · Years 1–13
133 students
Southland Girls' High School
Georgetown · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
1,076 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Māruawai College a good school?
Māruawai College has a Success Index (NZ) of 37.0 out of 100 (Lower 50% of secondary (year 7-15) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #9 of 14 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 Māruawai College rank in Southland?
Māruawai College ranks #9 of 14 secondary (year 7-15) schools in Southland and #325 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Māruawai College?
Māruawai College had 591 students in 2026.
Is Māruawai College a primary school or a secondary school?
Māruawai College is classified as a secondary (year 7-15) covering Years 7–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Māruawai College?
There are 8 schools within 15 km of Māruawai College; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.