Overview
West Gore School is a state contributing school in Gore, Southland. It is a co-educational school. The school has 139 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 482 (above-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
School TypeContributing
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityGore District
RegionSouthland
Urban/RuralSmall urban area
Postcode9710
MoE School ID4050
Student Demographics
Total Roll139
European/Pakeha71.9%
Maori23.7%
Pacific2.9%
Asian11.5%
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 EQI482
National Avg463
Contextabove-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)