Gore Main School
Ardwick Street, Gore · Otago & Southland
Composite score
Developing
Below median
Rank #2,003 of scored NZ schools
Active MoE intervention — limited statutory manager
A limited statutory manager has been appointed to Gore Main School as of 2019-01-10. NZ Gazette notice
In summary
Gore Main School serves 209 learners and has a composite score of 83. The February 2025 ERO review found most learners achieve at or above expected curriculum levels in reading, writing and mathematics, with improved equity for Māori learners evident through implementation of a structured literacy approach. Leadership has built a culture committed to high quality teaching, supported by relational trust and collaboration. The school is currently subject to a limited statutory manager intervention from the Ministry of Education.
Best suited for
Students in Gore looking for a state-funded setting.
Is Gore Main School a good school?
Gore Main School is currently under MoE intervention — a limited statutory manager has been appointed. The school's day-to-day teaching continues; the intervention addresses governance or operational concerns identified by the Ministry. Read the NZ Gazette notice for details.
Strengths from the latest ERO report
- Significant improvements in literacy outcomes through structured literacy approach with strong foundational skills in reading and writing
- Equitable and excellent learning outcomes with improved achievement for Māori learners
- Strong sense of belonging and wellbeing for most learners in a caring, inclusive environment
Summary derived from ERO reports + audited financials + MoE records. Every claim links to its source — see data transparency at the bottom of this page.
Score breakdown
6 axes, each scored 0–100 on a national absolute scale. As at 2025.
standdowns 0.0/1k · suspensions 25.4/1k · exclusions 24.8/1k · bottom 10% of band (n=404) · why? ▼ hide
+7.6% roll over 5yr (2020→2025) · above band median (n=403) · why? ▼ hide
83/100 from ERO review 2025-02 · top quartile of band (n=406) · why? ▼ hide
⚠ Insufficient EQI-band peers (n<10) to compute per-axis percentile context. The score above is absolute; treat it as a single-school read rather than a peer comparison.
Real ERO composite (from the latest review): 83/100.
Latest ERO review
2025-02-03 · Shelley Booysen, ERO
- Most learners achieve at or above expected curriculum levels in reading, writing and mathematics; improved equity for Māori learners is evident.
- The structured literacy approach implementation has resulted in significant improvements in literacy outcomes for learners.
- Leadership deliberately builds a culture committed to high quality teaching for improved learner outcomes through relational trust and collaboration.
- Most learners show a strong sense of belonging in a caring, inclusive environment that supports their wellbeing.
- School is not yet meeting the Government's target for attendance in 2024.
"Leadership deliberately builds a culture committed to high quality teaching for improved learner outcomes."
Discipline (age-standardised, per 1,000 students)
Stand-down = sent home temporarily. Suspension = formal investigation. Exclusion = removed from school. National averages shown for comparison.
Stand-downs · 2024
0.0
· NZ avg ~37
Suspensions · 2024
25.4
1 this year · NZ avg ~5
Exclusions · 2024
24.8
1 this year · NZ avg ~1.5
Government funding
Crown funding only (school operations + teacher salaries + property). Excludes locally-raised funds, international fees and trading income — those are in the audited financial report above.
Total Crown funding · 2022
$1.78M
Per-student funding · 2022
$8,536
2018
$1.3M
2019
$1.6M
2020
$1.7M
2021
$1.4M
2022
$1.8M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 01 32
- Year 02 34
- Year 03 34
- Year 04 32
- Year 05 38
- Year 06 18
- Year 07 11
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- European/Pākehā 84.7%
- Māori 21.1%
- Asian 7.2%
- Other / MELAA 1.9%
- Pacific 1.0%
Location
Ardwick Street, Gore. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Schools nearby
Within 15km, sorted by distance. Add any to compare with Gore Main School.
St Mary's School (Gore)
Contributing · 0.7km · 231 roll
80
+32 vs this
Māruawai College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · 1.1km · 618 roll
58
+10 vs this
East Gore School
Contributing · 1.6km · 103 roll
68
+20 vs this
West Gore School
Contributing · 1.7km · 161 roll
33
-15 vs this
St Peter's College (Gore)
Secondary (Year 7-15) · 1.8km · 357 roll
66
+18 vs this
Knapdale School
Full Primary · 9.7km · 57 roll
88
+40 vs this
Frequently asked
Is Gore Main School a good school?
Gore Main School is currently under MoE intervention — a limited statutory manager has been appointed. The school's day-to-day teaching continues; the intervention addresses governance or operational concerns identified by the Ministry. Read the NZ Gazette notice for details.
What does the latest ERO review say?
ERO's 2025-02 review identified 6 key findings. Most learners achieve at or above expected curriculum levels in reading, writing and mathematics; improved equity for Māori learners is evident.
How do I enrol my child at Gore Main School?
Contact the school directly on 03-2087615, email office@goremain.school.nz, or visit www.goremain.school.nz. For state schools, check your home address against the school's enrolment zone — some schools are in-zone-only.
What are the fees?
Gore Main School is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Gore Main School has 209 students, with an EQI of 455 (mid-range socio-economic context).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Gore Main School in 2025-02, signed by Shelley Booysen. 4 ERO reports are on file in our archive.
Data transparency
Every fact on this page links to its source. We never publish a claim without provenance — read our methodology for the full rules.
Sourced from
- ero.govt.nz
- gazette.govt.nz
- schoolsdata.co.nz
- crimestats.co.nz