Edendale School (Southland) vs Tuturau Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Southland, New Zealand, 8.8 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edendale School (Southland)
Edendale ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
121 students
Tuturau Primary School
Gore ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
22 students
| Measure | Edendale School (Southland) Edendale, Southland | Tuturau Primary School Gore, Southland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 57 Top 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #18 of 48 | โ |
| National rank | #691 of 1,559 | โ |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | Years 1โ6 |
| Students | 121 | 22 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 431 | 487 |
| Total roll | 121 | 22 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -26.1% | -22.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 19.8% | 54.5% |
| Pacific students | 3.3% | 4.5% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Edendale | Gore |
| region | Southland | Southland |
| Website | www.edendaleps.school.nz | www.tuturau.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขEdendale School (Southland) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (56.9 vs 29.6).
- โขEdendale School (Southland) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (431 vs 487).
- โขEdendale School (Southland) does better on roll size (121 vs 22).
- โขTuturau Primary School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-22.6% vs -26.1%).
- โขEdendale School (Southland) is the larger school with 121 students compared with 22.
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 Tuturau Primary School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Edendale School (Southland) ranks higher (56.9 vs 29.6 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 Tuturau Primary School?
About 8.8 km in a straight line, between Edendale and Gore in Southland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Edendale School (Southland): 431. Tuturau Primary School: 487. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Edendale School (Southland) and Tuturau Primary School rank in Southland?
Edendale School (Southland) is 18th of 48 and Tuturau Primary School is unranked among contributing schools in Southland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).