Māruawai College vs Menzies College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary (year 7-15) schools in Southland, New Zealand, 25 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Māruawai College
Gore · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
591 students
Menzies College
Wyndham · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
347 students
| Measure | Māruawai College Gore, Southland | Menzies College Wyndham, Southland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 37 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #9 of 14 | #8 of 14 |
| National rank | #325 of 486 | #274 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Secondary (Year 7-15) |
| Year range | Years 7–13 | Years 7–13 |
| Students | 591 | 347 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 494 | 477 |
| Total roll | 591 | 347 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | – | 13.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 70.9% | 73.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 51.2% | 44.6% |
| Māori students | 23% | 23.6% |
| Pacific students | 5.2% | 1.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Gore | Wyndham |
| region | Southland | Southland |
| Website | www.maruawai.school.nz/ | www.menzies.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Menzies College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (43.8 vs 37.0).
- •Menzies College does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (477 vs 494).
- •Māruawai College does better on roll size (591 vs 347).
- •Menzies College does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (73.2% vs 70.9%).
- •Māruawai College is the larger school with 591 students compared with 347.
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 Māruawai College better than Menzies College?
On the Success Index (NZ), Menzies College ranks higher (43.8 vs 37.0 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 Māruawai College and Menzies College?
About 25 km in a straight line, between Gore and Wyndham in Southland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Māruawai College: 494. Menzies College: 477. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Māruawai College and Menzies College rank in Southland?
Māruawai College is 9th of 14 and Menzies College is 8th of 14 among secondary (year 7-15) schools in Southland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).