West Gore School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Gore, Southland 9710 · Gore District
#39 of 48 contributing schools in Southland
#1216 of 1,559 nationally
About West Gore School
West 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 154 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 34.8 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 39th of 48 ranked contributing schools in Southland. Its strongest component is roll size (41th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (32th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 27.3%; pacific students 5.2%; international students 0%.
There are 11 schools in Gore; West Gore School ranks 8th 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%)482
- Roll size (10%)154
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-29.5%
- 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 West Gore School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 482
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 154
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -29.5%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 27.3%
- 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.
Total roll trend
How total roll at West Gore School has changed over time.
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Schools near West Gore School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
St Peter's College (Gore)
Gore · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
348 students · 283 m away
Māruawai College
Gore · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
591 students · 587 m away
St Mary's School (Gore)
Gore · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
199 students · 1.2 km away
Gore Main School
Gore · State contributing · Years 1–6
213 students · 1.7 km away
East Gore School
Gore · State contributing · Years 1–6
132 students · 3.1 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 contributing schools in Southland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Invercargill Middle School
Invercargill · State contributing · Years 1–6
155 students
Tuturau Primary School
Gore · State contributing · Years 1–6
22 students
Winton School
Winton · State full primary · Years 1–8
270 students
Riverton School
Riverton · State contributing · Years 1–6
131 students
Waverley Park School
Glengarry · State contributing · Years 1–6
263 students
Takitimu Primary School
Nightcaps · State full primary · Years 1–8
100 students
Frequently asked questions
Is West Gore School a good school?
West Gore School has a Success Index (NZ) of 34.8 out of 100 (Lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #39 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 West Gore School rank in Southland?
West Gore School ranks #39 of 48 contributing schools in Southland and #1216 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend West Gore School?
West Gore School had 154 students in 2026, a change of -29% over five years.
Is West Gore School a primary school or a secondary school?
West Gore School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near West Gore School?
There are 8 schools within 15 km of West Gore School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.