Te Tipua School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Gore, Southland 9774 · Southland District
About Te Tipua School
Te Tipua School is a state full primary located in Gore, in the Southland District territorial authority of Southland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 38 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 25.7 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (55th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (11th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 0%; pacific students 2.6%; international students 0%.
There are 11 schools in Gore; Te Tipua School ranks 10th of 11 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against full primary schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)507
- Roll size (10%)38
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)66.7%
- 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 Te Tipua School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 507
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 38
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 66.7%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 0%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 2.6%
- 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 Te Tipua School has changed over time.
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Schools near Te Tipua School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Mataura School
Mataura · State contributing · Years 1–6
60 students · 7.8 km away
Tuturau Primary School
Gore · State contributing · Years 1–6
22 students · 10 km away
Edendale School (Southland)
Edendale · State contributing · Years 1–6
121 students · 14 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Southland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Newfield Park School
Newfield · State contributing · Years 1–6
223 students
Bluff School
Bluff · State full primary · Years 1–8
115 students
Mataura School
Mataura · State contributing · Years 1–6
60 students
Ascot Community School
Hawthorndale · State full primary · Years 1–8
237 students
East Gore School
Gore · State contributing · Years 1–6
132 students
Waverley Park School
Glengarry · State contributing · Years 1–6
263 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Te Tipua School a good school?
Te Tipua School has a Success Index (NZ) of 25.7 out of 100 (Lower 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 Te Tipua School rank in Southland?
Te Tipua School is not ranked: schools need a published Equity Index (EQI) and at least 60 students to be ranked.
How many students attend Te Tipua School?
Te Tipua School had 38 students in 2026, a change of +67% over five years.
Is Te Tipua School a primary school or a secondary school?
Te Tipua School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Te Tipua School?
There are 3 schools within 15 km of Te Tipua School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.