Overview
St Mary's School (Gore) is a state integrated contributing school in Gore, Southland. It is a co-educational school. The school has 192 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 429 (below-average equity need). The school does not have an enrolment scheme. It is located in the Gore District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState Integrated
School TypeContributing
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityGore District
RegionSouthland
Urban/RuralSmall urban area
Postcode9740
MoE School ID4018
Student Demographics
Total Roll192
European/Pakeha79.7%
Maori18.8%
Pacific1%
Asian15.6%
Ethnicity Distribution
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Equity Index (EQI)
The Equity Index replaced the decile system in 2023. It measures the socio-economic context of a school's student community. A higher EQI indicates greater equity need (more disadvantaged). The national average is approximately 463.
School EQI429
National Avg463
Contextbelow-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)