East Gore School vs St Mary's School (Gore)
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Southland, New Zealand, 2.0 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Gore School
Gore · State contributing · Years 1–6
132 students
St Mary's School (Gore)
Gore · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
199 students
| Measure | East Gore School Gore, Southland | St Mary's School (Gore) Gore, Southland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 23 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #47 of 48 | #11 of 48 |
| National rank | #1451 of 1,559 | #645 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 132 | 199 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 518 | 429 |
| Total roll | 132 | 199 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -18.5% | -2.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 32.6% | 19.1% |
| Pacific students | 2.3% | 1% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Gore | Gore |
| region | Southland | Southland |
| Website | www.eastgore.school.nz | – |
The verdict
- •St Mary's School (Gore) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (59.2 vs 23.1).
- •St Mary's School (Gore) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (429 vs 518).
- •St Mary's School (Gore) does better on roll size (199 vs 132).
- •St Mary's School (Gore) does better on roll growth (5 years) (-2.3% vs -18.5%).
- •St Mary's School (Gore) is the larger school with 199 students compared with 132.
- •East Gore School is a state school while St Mary's School (Gore) is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is East Gore School better than St Mary's School (Gore)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Mary's School (Gore) ranks higher (59.2 vs 23.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are East Gore School and St Mary's School (Gore)?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Gore and Gore in Southland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
East Gore School: 518. St Mary's School (Gore): 429. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do East Gore School and St Mary's School (Gore) rank in Southland?
East Gore School is 47th of 48 and St Mary's School (Gore) is 11th of 48 among contributing schools in Southland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).