Gore Main School vs St Peter's College (Gore)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Southland, New Zealand, 1.8 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
St Peter's College (Gore)
Gore · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
348 students
| Measure | Gore Main School Gore, Southland | St Peter's College (Gore) Gore, Southland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 55 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #25 of 48 | #4 of 14 |
| National rank | #760 of 1,559 | #168 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Contributing | Secondary (Year 7-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 7–13 |
| Students | 213 | 348 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 455 | 442 |
| Total roll | 213 | 348 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 7.6% | -16.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 95.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 53.8% |
| Māori students | 17.8% | 18.7% |
| Pacific students | 1.4% | 2.9% |
| International students | 0% | 2.3% |
| suburb or town | Gore | Gore |
| region | Southland | Southland |
| Website | www.goremain.school.nz/ | www.stpetersgore.school.nz |
The verdict
- •St Peter's College (Gore) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (60.3 vs 54.7).
- •St Peter's College (Gore) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (442 vs 455).
- •St Peter's College (Gore) does better on roll size (348 vs 213).
- •Gore Main School does better on roll growth (5 years) (7.6% vs -16.6%).
- •St Peter's College (Gore) is the larger school with 348 students compared with 213.
- •Gore Main School is a state school while St Peter's College (Gore) is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 St Peter's College (Gore)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Peter's College (Gore) ranks higher (60.3 vs 54.7 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 St Peter's College (Gore)?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Gore and Gore in Southland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Gore Main School: 455. St Peter's College (Gore): 442. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Gore Main School and St Peter's College (Gore) rank in Southland?
Gore Main School is 25th of 48 and St Peter's College (Gore) is 4th of 14 among contributing schools in Southland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).