Southland Adventist Christian School vs St Mary's School (Gore)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Southland, New Zealand, 55 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Southland Adventist Christian School
Waikiwi · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
129 students
St Mary's School (Gore)
Gore · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
199 students
| Measure | Southland Adventist Christian School Waikiwi, Southland | St Mary's School (Gore) Gore, Southland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 58 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #15 of 48 | #11 of 48 |
| National rank | #666 of 1,559 | #645 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 129 | 199 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 439 | 429 |
| Total roll | 129 | 199 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 45.5% | -2.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 4.7% | 19.1% |
| Pacific students | 17.8% | 1% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Waikiwi | Gore |
| region | Southland | Southland |
| Website | www.sacs.school.nz/ | – |
The verdict
- •St Mary's School (Gore) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (59.2 vs 58.2).
- •St Mary's School (Gore) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (429 vs 439).
- •St Mary's School (Gore) does better on roll size (199 vs 129).
- •Southland Adventist Christian School does better on roll growth (5 years) (45.5% vs -2.3%).
- •St Mary's School (Gore) is the larger school with 199 students compared with 129.
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 Southland Adventist Christian School better than St Mary's School (Gore)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Mary's School (Gore) ranks higher (59.2 vs 58.2 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 Southland Adventist Christian School and St Mary's School (Gore)?
About 55 km in a straight line, between Waikiwi and Gore in Southland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Southland Adventist Christian School: 439. St Mary's School (Gore): 429. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Southland Adventist Christian School and St Mary's School (Gore) rank in Southland?
Southland Adventist Christian School is 15th of 48 and St Mary's School (Gore) is 11th of 48 among full primary schools in Southland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).