St Mary's School (Gore) vs West Gore School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Southland, New Zealand, 1.2 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Mary's School (Gore)
Gore · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
199 students
West Gore School
Gore · State contributing · Years 1–6
154 students
| Measure | St Mary's School (Gore) Gore, Southland | West Gore School Gore, Southland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 59 Top 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #11 of 48 | #39 of 48 |
| National rank | #645 of 1,559 | #1216 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 199 | 154 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 429 | 482 |
| Total roll | 199 | 154 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -2.3% | -29.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 19.1% | 27.3% |
| Pacific students | 1% | 5.2% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Gore | Gore |
| region | Southland | Southland |
| Website | – | www.westgore.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •St Mary's School (Gore) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (59.2 vs 34.8).
- •St Mary's School (Gore) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (429 vs 482).
- •St Mary's School (Gore) does better on roll size (199 vs 154).
- •St Mary's School (Gore) does better on roll growth (5 years) (-2.3% vs -29.5%).
- •St Mary's School (Gore) is the larger school with 199 students compared with 154.
- •St Mary's School (Gore) is a state integrated school while West Gore School is a state 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Is St Mary's School (Gore) better than West Gore School?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Mary's School (Gore) ranks higher (59.2 vs 34.8 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 St Mary's School (Gore) and West Gore School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Gore and Gore in Southland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
St Mary's School (Gore): 429. West Gore School: 482. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do St Mary's School (Gore) and West Gore School rank in Southland?
St Mary's School (Gore) is 11th of 48 and West Gore School is 39th of 48 among contributing schools in Southland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).