Gorge Road School vs Otautau School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Southland, New Zealand, 66 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gorge Road School
Invercargill ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
26 students
Otautau School
Otautau ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
132 students
| Measure | Gorge Road School Invercargill, Southland | Otautau School Otautau, Southland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 41 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | โ | #34 of 48 |
| National rank | โ | #1037 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1โ8 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 26 | 132 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 460 | 461 |
| Total roll | 26 | 132 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -27.5% | -10.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 19.2% | 13.6% |
| Pacific students | 0% | 1.5% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Invercargill | Otautau |
| region | Southland | Southland |
| Website | www.gorgeroad.school.nz/ | www.otautau.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขOtautau School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (43.3 vs 40.9).
- โขGorge Road School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (460 vs 461).
- โขOtautau School does better on roll size (132 vs 26).
- โขOtautau School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-10.2% vs -27.5%).
- โขOtautau School is the larger school with 132 students compared with 26.
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 Gorge Road School better than Otautau School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Otautau School ranks higher (43.3 vs 40.9 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 Gorge Road School and Otautau School?
About 66 km in a straight line, between Invercargill and Otautau in Southland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Gorge Road School: 460. Otautau School: 461. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Gorge Road School and Otautau School rank in Southland?
Gorge Road School is unranked and Otautau School is 34th of 48 among full primary schools in Southland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).