Gore Main School vs Hillside Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Southland, New Zealand, 40 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gore Main School
Gore · State contributing · Years 1–6
213 students
Hillside Primary School
Browns · State full primary · Years 1–8
17 students
| Measure | Gore Main School Gore, Southland | Hillside Primary School Browns, Southland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 55 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #25 of 48 | – |
| National rank | #760 of 1,559 | – |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 213 | 17 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 455 | 454 |
| Total roll | 213 | 17 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 7.6% | -51.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 17.8% | 11.8% |
| Pacific students | 1.4% | 0% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Gore | Browns |
| region | Southland | Southland |
| Website | www.goremain.school.nz/ | – |
The verdict
- •Gore Main School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (54.7 vs 42.4).
- •Hillside Primary School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (454 vs 455).
- •Gore Main School does better on roll size (213 vs 17).
- •Gore Main School does better on roll growth (5 years) (7.6% vs -51.3%).
- •Gore Main School is the larger school with 213 students compared with 17.
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 Gore Main School better than Hillside Primary School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Gore Main School ranks higher (54.7 vs 42.4 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 Gore Main School and Hillside Primary School?
About 40 km in a straight line, between Gore and Browns in Southland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Gore Main School: 455. Hillside Primary School: 454. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Gore Main School and Hillside Primary School rank in Southland?
Gore Main School is 25th of 48 and Hillside Primary School is unranked among contributing schools in Southland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).