State · Full Primary · Co-ed
Gorge Road School
A state full primary (years 1–8) in Awarua Plains, Invercargill, with 26 students on its Jul 2026 roll.
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Gorge Road School, Ministry school number 3957 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
On the roll
26students
Gorge Road School had 26 students enrolled at Jul 2026.
These add up to more than the roll. The Ministry records ethnicity as total response: a student who identifies with more than one ethnicity is counted in each. Percentages are each group's share of the 26 students on the roll, so they sum to about 108%, not 100%.
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Roll at Jul 2026; groups under 5 students shown as “<5” · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
Equity Index
460EQI
moderate socio-economic barriers
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What EQI measures
The Equity Index estimates the extent to which a school's students face socio-economic barriers to achievement. It describes the community a school serves — it does not measure school quality, teaching, or student outcomes. A school facing more barriers can be an outstanding school. For independent evaluation, read the school's ERO reports. What EQI means →
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Equity Index, 2565 schools; national range 344–569 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
Who may enrol
Gorge Road School does not operate an enrolment scheme. There is no home zone, and enrolment is not restricted by where a student lives. How enrolment zones work →
School details
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Contact details as published by the school to the Ministry · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
Nearby schools
| School | Type | Years | Roll | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlands Primary School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 103 | 16.8 km |
| Rimu School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 101 | 17.3 km |
| Edendale School (Southland) | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 120 | 19.1 km |
| Wyndham School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 135 | 19.9 km |
| Menzies College | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Years 7–13 | 345 | 20.0 km |
| Tokanui School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 49 | 21.3 km |
| Tisbury School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 118 | 23.3 km |
| Verdon College | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Years 7–13 | 697 | 24.1 km |
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Distances are straight-line, from the Ministry's directory coordinates — approximate · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
Compare with a similar school
- Gorge Road School vs Woodlands Primary School
- Gorge Road School vs Rimu School
- Gorge Road School vs Edendale School (Southland)
Common questions
What year levels does Gorge Road School cover?
Gorge Road School is a full primary, which covers years 1–8.
How many students attend Gorge Road School?
26 students were on the roll at Jul 2026, according to the Ministry of Education's school directory.
Does Gorge Road School have an enrolment zone?
No. Gorge Road School does not operate an enrolment scheme, so enrolment is not restricted to a home zone.
Is Gorge Road School a state school?
Gorge Road School is a state school.