Invercargill Middle School vs West Gore School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Southland, New Zealand, 55 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Invercargill Middle School
Invercargill ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
155 students
West Gore School
Gore ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
154 students
| Measure | Invercargill Middle School Invercargill, Southland | West Gore School Gore, Southland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 34 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #40 of 48 | #39 of 48 |
| National rank | #1230 of 1,559 | #1216 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | Years 1โ6 |
| Students | 155 | 154 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 484 | 482 |
| Total roll | 155 | 154 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -1.3% | -29.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 17.4% | 27.3% |
| Pacific students | 5.2% | 5.2% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Invercargill | Gore |
| region | Southland | Southland |
| Website | www.middle.school.nz | www.westgore.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- โขBoth schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (34.2 vs 34.8).
- โขWest Gore School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (482 vs 484).
- โขInvercargill Middle School does better on roll size (155 vs 154).
- โขInvercargill Middle School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-1.3% vs -29.5%).
- โขInvercargill Middle School is the larger school with 155 students compared with 154.
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 Invercargill Middle School better than West Gore School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Invercargill Middle School and West Gore School?
About 55 km in a straight line, between Invercargill and Gore in Southland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Invercargill Middle School: 484. West Gore School: 482. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Invercargill Middle School and West Gore School rank in Southland?
Invercargill Middle School is 40th of 48 and West Gore School is 39th of 48 among contributing schools in Southland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).