Garston School vs Te Anau School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Southland, New Zealand, 76 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garston School
Garston · State full primary · Years 1–8
24 students
Te Anau School
Te Anau · State contributing · Years 1–6
281 students
| Measure | Garston School Garston, Southland | Te Anau School Te Anau, Southland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 55 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| Region rank | – | #2 of 48 |
| National rank | – | #395 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 24 | 281 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 429 | 429 |
| Total roll | 24 | 281 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -48.8% | 3.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 8.3% | 16.4% |
| Pacific students | 0% | 1.8% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Garston | Te Anau |
| region | Southland | Southland |
| Website | www.garston.school.nz | www.teanau.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Te Anau School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (70.2 vs 55.1).
- •Te Anau School does better on roll size (281 vs 24).
- •Te Anau School does better on roll growth (5 years) (3.7% vs -48.8%).
- •Te Anau School is the larger school with 281 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 Garston School better than Te Anau School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Te Anau School ranks higher (70.2 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 Garston School and Te Anau School?
About 76 km in a straight line, between Garston and Te Anau in Southland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Garston School: 429. Te Anau School: 429. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Garston School and Te Anau School rank in Southland?
Garston School is unranked and Te Anau School is 2nd of 48 among full primary schools in Southland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).