East Gore School vs West Gore School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Southland, New Zealand, 3.1 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
West Gore School
Gore · State contributing · Years 1–6
154 students
| Measure | East Gore School Gore, Southland | West Gore School Gore, Southland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 23 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #47 of 48 | #39 of 48 |
| National rank | #1451 of 1,559 | #1216 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 132 | 154 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 518 | 482 |
| Total roll | 132 | 154 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -18.5% | -29.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 32.6% | 27.3% |
| Pacific students | 2.3% | 5.2% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Gore | Gore |
| region | Southland | Southland |
| Website | www.eastgore.school.nz | www.westgore.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •West Gore School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (34.8 vs 23.1).
- •West Gore School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (482 vs 518).
- •West Gore School does better on roll size (154 vs 132).
- •East Gore School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-18.5% vs -29.5%).
- •West Gore School is the larger school with 154 students compared with 132.
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 West Gore School?
On the Success Index (NZ), West Gore School ranks higher (34.8 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 West Gore School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Gore and Gore in Southland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
East Gore School: 518. West Gore School: 482. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do East Gore School and West Gore School rank in Southland?
East Gore School is 47th of 48 and West Gore School is 39th of 48 among contributing schools in Southland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).