Edendale School (Southland) vs Waikaka School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Southland, New Zealand, 47 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
Waikaka School
Gore · State full primary · Years 1–8
64 students
| Measure | Edendale School (Southland) Edendale, Southland | Waikaka School Gore, Southland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 57 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #18 of 48 | #13 of 48 |
| National rank | #691 of 1,559 | #659 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 121 | 64 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 431 | 430 |
| Total roll | 121 | 64 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -26.1% | 13.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 19.8% | 4.7% |
| Pacific students | 3.3% | 0% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Edendale | Gore |
| region | Southland | Southland |
| Website | www.edendaleps.school.nz | waikaka.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Waikaka School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (58.6 vs 56.9).
- •Waikaka School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (430 vs 431).
- •Edendale School (Southland) does better on roll size (121 vs 64).
- •Waikaka School does better on roll growth (5 years) (13.6% vs -26.1%).
- •Edendale School (Southland) is the larger school with 121 students compared with 64.
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 Waikaka School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Waikaka School ranks higher (58.6 vs 56.9 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 Waikaka School?
About 47 km in a straight line, between Edendale and Gore in Southland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Edendale School (Southland): 431. Waikaka School: 430. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Edendale School (Southland) and Waikaka School rank in Southland?
Edendale School (Southland) is 18th of 48 and Waikaka School is 13th of 48 among contributing schools in Southland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).