St Peter's College (Gore)
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Gore, Southland 9740 · Gore District
#4 of 14 secondary (year 7-15) schools in Southland
#168 of 486 nationally
About St Peter's College (Gore)
St Peter's College (Gore) is a state integrated 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 348 students. Formerly private (often church) schools integrated into the state system; charge compulsory attendance dues.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 60.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of secondary (year 7-15) schools in New Zealand and 4th of 14 ranked secondary (year 7-15) schools in Southland. Its strongest component is school leavers with ncea level 2+ (86th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (14th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 18.7%; pacific students 2.9%; international students 2.3%.
There are 11 schools in Gore; St Peter's College (Gore) ranks 1st 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%)442
- Roll size (10%)348
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-16.6%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)95.4%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)53.8%
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 St Peter's College (Gore) by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 442
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 348
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -16.6%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 95.4%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 53.8%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 18.7%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 2.9%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 2.3%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at St Peter's College (Gore) has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at St Peter's College (Gore) has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at St Peter's College (Gore) has changed over time.
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Schools near St Peter's College (Gore)
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
West Gore School
Gore · State contributing · Years 1–6
154 students · 283 m away
Māruawai College
Gore · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
591 students · 647 m away
St Mary's School (Gore)
Gore · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
199 students · 1.4 km away
Gore Main School
Gore · State contributing · Years 1–6
213 students · 1.8 km away
East Gore School
Gore · State contributing · Years 1–6
132 students · 3.3 km away
Mataura School
Mataura · State contributing · Years 1–6
60 students · 11 km away
Knapdale School
Gore · State full primary · Years 1–8
56 students · 11 km away
Pukerau School
Gore · State contributing · Years 1–6
57 students · 13 km away
Similar schools
State integrated secondary (year 7-15) schools in Southland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Frequently asked questions
Is St Peter's College (Gore) a good school?
St Peter's College (Gore) has a Success Index (NZ) of 60.3 out of 100 (Top 50% of secondary (year 7-15) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #4 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 St Peter's College (Gore) rank in Southland?
St Peter's College (Gore) ranks #4 of 14 secondary (year 7-15) schools in Southland and #168 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend St Peter's College (Gore)?
St Peter's College (Gore) had 348 students in 2026, a change of -17% over five years.
Is St Peter's College (Gore) a primary school or a secondary school?
St Peter's College (Gore) is classified as a secondary (year 7-15) covering Years 7–13. It is a state integrated school.
What other schools are near St Peter's College (Gore)?
There are 8 schools within 15 km of St Peter's College (Gore); they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.