Māruawai College vs St Mary's School (Gore)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Southland, New Zealand, 802 m 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
St Mary's School (Gore)
Gore · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
199 students
| Measure | Māruawai College Gore, Southland | St Mary's School (Gore) Gore, Southland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 37 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #9 of 14 | #11 of 48 |
| National rank | #325 of 486 | #645 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 7–13 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 591 | 199 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 494 | 429 |
| Total roll | 591 | 199 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | – | -2.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 70.9% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 51.2% | – |
| Māori students | 23% | 19.1% |
| Pacific students | 5.2% | 1% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Gore | Gore |
| region | Southland | Southland |
| Website | www.maruawai.school.nz/ | – |
The verdict
- •St Mary's School (Gore) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (59.2 vs 37.0).
- •St Mary's School (Gore) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (429 vs 494).
- •Māruawai College does better on roll size (591 vs 199).
- •Māruawai College is the larger school with 591 students compared with 199.
- •Māruawai College is a state school while St Mary's School (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.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Māruawai College better than St Mary's School (Gore)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Mary's School (Gore) ranks higher (59.2 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 St Mary's School (Gore)?
About 802 m in a straight line, between Gore and Gore in Southland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Māruawai College: 494. St Mary's School (Gore): 429. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Māruawai College and St Mary's School (Gore) rank in Southland?
Māruawai College is 9th of 14 and St Mary's School (Gore) is 11th of 48 among secondary (year 7-15) schools in Southland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).