Edendale School (Southland) vs Garston School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Southland, New Zealand, 94 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edendale School (Southland)
Edendale · State contributing · Years 1–6
121 students
Garston School
Garston · State full primary · Years 1–8
24 students
| Measure | Edendale School (Southland) Edendale, Southland | Garston School Garston, Southland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 57 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #18 of 48 | – |
| National rank | #691 of 1,559 | – |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 121 | 24 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 431 | 429 |
| Total roll | 121 | 24 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -26.1% | -48.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 19.8% | 8.3% |
| Pacific students | 3.3% | 0% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Edendale | Garston |
| region | Southland | Southland |
| Website | www.edendaleps.school.nz | www.garston.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Edendale School (Southland) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (56.9 vs 55.1).
- •Garston School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (429 vs 431).
- •Edendale School (Southland) does better on roll size (121 vs 24).
- •Edendale School (Southland) does better on roll growth (5 years) (-26.1% vs -48.8%).
- •Edendale School (Southland) is the larger school with 121 students compared with 24.
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 Edendale School (Southland) better than Garston School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Edendale School (Southland) ranks higher (56.9 vs 55.1 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 Edendale School (Southland) and Garston School?
About 94 km in a straight line, between Edendale and Garston in Southland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Edendale School (Southland): 431. Garston School: 429. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Edendale School (Southland) and Garston School rank in Southland?
Edendale School (Southland) is 18th of 48 and Garston School is unranked among contributing schools in Southland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).