Knapdale School vs Wyndham School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Southland, New Zealand, 35 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Knapdale School
Gore ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
56 students
Wyndham School
Wyndham ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
142 students
| Measure | Knapdale School Gore, Southland | Wyndham School Wyndham, Southland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 46 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | โ | #27 of 48 |
| National rank | โ | #848 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1โ8 | Years 1โ6 |
| Students | 56 | 142 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 455 | 455 |
| Total roll | 56 | 142 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 31% | 16.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 10.7% | 14.8% |
| Pacific students | 0% | 1.4% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Gore | Wyndham |
| region | Southland | Southland |
| Website | โ | www.wyndham.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- โขWyndham School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (51.0 vs 46.1).
- โขWyndham School does better on roll size (142 vs 56).
- โขKnapdale School does better on roll growth (5 years) (31% vs 16.8%).
- โขWyndham School is the larger school with 142 students compared with 56.
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 Knapdale School better than Wyndham School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Wyndham School ranks higher (51.0 vs 46.1 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 Knapdale School and Wyndham School?
About 35 km in a straight line, between Gore and Wyndham in Southland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Knapdale School: 455. Wyndham School: 455. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Knapdale School and Wyndham School rank in Southland?
Knapdale School is unranked and Wyndham School is 27th of 48 among full primary schools in Southland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).