Sacred Heart School (Waikiwi) vs St Mary's School (Gore)
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Southland, New Zealand, 54 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sacred Heart School (Waikiwi)
Waikiwi · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
87 students
St Mary's School (Gore)
Gore · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
199 students
| Measure | Sacred Heart School (Waikiwi) Waikiwi, Southland | St Mary's School (Gore) Gore, Southland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 57 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #19 of 48 | #11 of 48 |
| National rank | #704 of 1,559 | #645 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State integrated |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 87 | 199 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 430 | 429 |
| Total roll | 87 | 199 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -27.5% | -2.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 27.6% | 19.1% |
| Pacific students | 6.9% | 1% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Waikiwi | Gore |
| region | Southland | Southland |
| Website | www.shsinv.school.nz | – |
The verdict
- •St Mary's School (Gore) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (59.2 vs 56.7).
- •St Mary's School (Gore) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (429 vs 430).
- •St Mary's School (Gore) does better on roll size (199 vs 87).
- •St Mary's School (Gore) does better on roll growth (5 years) (-2.3% vs -27.5%).
- •St Mary's School (Gore) is the larger school with 199 students compared with 87.
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 Sacred Heart School (Waikiwi) better than St Mary's School (Gore)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Mary's School (Gore) ranks higher (59.2 vs 56.7 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 Sacred Heart School (Waikiwi) and St Mary's School (Gore)?
About 54 km in a straight line, between Waikiwi and Gore in Southland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Sacred Heart School (Waikiwi): 430. St Mary's School (Gore): 429. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Sacred Heart School (Waikiwi) and St Mary's School (Gore) rank in Southland?
Sacred Heart School (Waikiwi) is 19th of 48 and St Mary's School (Gore) is 11th of 48 among contributing schools in Southland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).