Schools in Gisborne District, Gisborne (2026)
53 schools · 8,934 students · 49 state, 4 state integrated · median Equity Index (EQI) 519.
Gisborne District, in Gisborne, has 53 schools in New Zealand's 2026 data, together educating about 8,934 students. By level there are 20 full primary, 13 contributing, 11 composite, 4 secondary (year 9-15), 2 intermediate, 1 secondary (year 7-15), 1 teen parent unit, 1 activity centre; by sector 49 state, 4 state integrated.
The median Equity Index (EQI) across Gisborne District's schools is 519, in line with the Gisborne median. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
33 of the 53 schools qualify for the Success Index (NZ). The highest-scoring is St Mary's Catholic School (Gisborne) (70.6, top 25% of contributing schools nationally), followed by Wainui Beach School (69.7, top 25% of contributing schools nationally), and Campion College (61.2, top 50% of secondary (year 7-15) schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are Gisborne Boys' High School (790 students), Gisborne Girls' High School (691 students), Lytton High School (551 students). 2 schools are single-sex.
Schools are spread across 27 suburbs or towns, with the most in Gisborne (16), Te Hapara (3), Kaiti (3), Ruatoria (3).
Ranked schools in Gisborne District
Ordered by Success Index (NZ). Rank positions shown on each profile are within New Zealand and Gisborne.
- 171St Mary's Catholic School (Gisborne)Gisborne · State integrated ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 423 · 228 students
- 270Wainui Beach SchoolWainui · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 401 · 239 students
- 361Campion CollegeGisborne · State integrated Secondary (Year 7-15)Equity Index (EQI) 437 · 475 students
- 461Gisborne Central SchoolWhataupoko · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 430 · 379 students
- 555Makauri SchoolGisborne · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 438 · 165 students
- 650Makaraka SchoolMakaraka · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 444 · 100 students
- 745Sonrise Christian SchoolGisborne · State integrated CompositeEquity Index (EQI) 480 · 145 students
- 843Ormond SchoolOrmond · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 460 · 95 students
- 942Awapuni School (Gisborne)Gisborne · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 499 · 306 students
- 1039Mangapapa SchoolMangapapa · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 478 · 410 students
- 1138Gisborne Boys' High SchoolGisborne · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 486 · 790 students
- 1238Gisborne IntermediateGisborne · State IntermediateEquity Index (EQI) 486 · 501 students
- 1337Whangara SchoolWhangara · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 479 · 84 students
- 1435Gisborne Girls' High SchoolTe Hapara · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 488 · 691 students
- 1535TKKM o Nga Uri A MauiGisborne · State CompositeEquity Index (EQI) 515 · 221 students
- 1634Kaiti SchoolKaiti · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 535 · 415 students
- 1732TKKM o Te Waiu o Ngati PorouRuatoria · State CompositeEquity Index (EQI) 516 · 159 students
- 1831Manutuke SchoolManutuke · State CompositeEquity Index (EQI) 522 · 230 students
- 1928Ilminster IntermediateGisborne · State IntermediateEquity Index (EQI) 508 · 308 students
- 2027Te Wharau School (Gisborne)Kaiti · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 514 · 341 students
- 2124Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Horouta WanangaTe Hapara · State CompositeEquity Index (EQI) 519 · 186 students
- 2224Waikirikiri SchoolKaiti · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 559 · 219 students
- 2323TKKM o Kawakawa mai TawhitiHicks Bay · State CompositeEquity Index (EQI) 523 · 82 students
- 2423Tolaga Bay Area SchoolTolaga Bay · State CompositeEquity Index (EQI) 526 · 243 students
- 2523Te Hapara SchoolTe Hapara · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 524 · 205 students
- 2622Patutahi SchoolPatutahi · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 526 · 70 students
- 2717Lytton High SchoolGisborne · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 526 · 551 students
- 2817Ngata Memorial CollegeRuatoria · State CompositeEquity Index (EQI) 560 · 91 students
- 2917Te Karaka Area SchoolTe Karaka · State CompositeEquity Index (EQI) 545 · 105 students
- 3016Hiruharama SchoolWaitakaro · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 543 · 108 students
- 3116Riverdale School (Gisborne)Gisborne · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 552 · 159 students
- 3211Te Waha O Rerekohu Area SchoolTe Araroa · State CompositeEquity Index (EQI) 555 · 62 students
- 334Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Hawaiki HouElgin-Gisborne · State CompositeEquity Index (EQI) 555 · 89 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Mary's Catholic School (Gisborne) Gisborne · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State integrated | 70.6 Top 25% | 423 | 228 |
| 2 | Wainui Beach School Wainui · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 69.7 Top 25% | 401 | 239 |
| 3 | Campion College Gisborne · Secondary (Year 7-15) · Years 7–13 | State integrated | 61.2 Top 50% | 437 | 475 |
| 4 | Gisborne Central School Whataupoko · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 60.9 Top 50% | 430 | 379 |
| 5 | Makauri School Gisborne · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 54.7 Top 50% | 438 | 165 |
| 6 | Makaraka School Makaraka · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 50.0 Top 50% | 444 | 100 |
| 7 | Sonrise Christian School Gisborne · Composite · Years 1–13 | State integrated | 45.3 Lower 50% | 480 | 145 |
| 8 | Ormond School Ormond · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 42.9 Lower 50% | 460 | 95 |
| 9 | Awapuni School (Gisborne) Gisborne · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 41.6 Lower 50% | 499 | 306 |
| 10 | Mangapapa School Mangapapa · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 39.4 Lower 50% | 478 | 410 |
| 11 | Gisborne Boys' High School Gisborne · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 38.3 Lower 50% | 486 | 790 |
| 12 | Gisborne Intermediate Gisborne · Intermediate · Years 7–8 | State | 37.9 Lower 50% | 486 | 501 |
| 13 | Whangara School Whangara · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 37.3 Lower 50% | 479 | 84 |
| 14 | Gisborne Girls' High School Te Hapara · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 35.0 Lower 50% | 488 | 691 |
| 15 | TKKM o Nga Uri A Maui Gisborne · Composite · Years 1–13 | State | 34.6 Lower 50% | 515 | 221 |
| 16 | Kaiti School Kaiti · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 33.6 Lower 50% | 535 | 415 |
| 17 | TKKM o Te Waiu o Ngati Porou Ruatoria · Composite · Years 1–13 | State | 32.0 Lower 50% | 516 | 159 |
| 18 | Manutuke School Manutuke · Composite · Years 1–13 | State | 30.9 Lower 50% | 522 | 230 |
| 19 | Ilminster Intermediate Gisborne · Intermediate · Years 7–8 | State | 27.7 Lower 50% | 508 | 308 |
| 20 | Te Wharau School (Gisborne) Kaiti · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 26.8 Lower 50% | 514 | 341 |
| 21 | Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Horouta Wananga Te Hapara · Composite · Years 1–13 | State | 24.2 Lower 50% | 519 | 186 |
| 22 | Waikirikiri School Kaiti · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 24.1 Lower 50% | 559 | 219 |
| 23 | TKKM o Kawakawa mai Tawhiti Hicks Bay · Composite · Years 1–13 | State | 22.7 Lower 50% | 523 | 82 |
| 24 | Tolaga Bay Area School Tolaga Bay · Composite · Years 1–13 | State | 22.7 Lower 50% | 526 | 243 |
| 25 | Te Hapara School Te Hapara · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 22.6 Lower 50% | 524 | 205 |
| 26 | Patutahi School Patutahi · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 22.0 Lower 50% | 526 | 70 |
| 27 | Lytton High School Gisborne · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 17.4 Lower 50% | 526 | 551 |
| 28 | Ngata Memorial College Ruatoria · Composite · Years 1–13 | State | 17.3 Lower 50% | 560 | 91 |
| 29 | Te Karaka Area School Te Karaka · Composite · Years 1–13 | State | 17.3 Lower 50% | 545 | 105 |
| 30 | Hiruharama School Waitakaro · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 16.1 Lower 50% | 543 | 108 |
| 31 | Riverdale School (Gisborne) Gisborne · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 16.0 Lower 50% | 552 | 159 |
| 32 | Te Waha O Rerekohu Area School Te Araroa · Composite · Years 1–13 | State | 11.2 Lower 50% | 555 | 62 |
| 33 | Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Hawaiki Hou Elgin-Gisborne · Composite · Years 1–13 | State | 3.5 Lower 50% | 555 | 89 |
Other schools in Gisborne District
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Equity Index (EQI), or a school type that is not scored.
- Rere Schoolfull primary
- Waerenga-O-Kuri Schoolfull primary
- Ngatapa Schoolfull primary
- Matawai Schoolfull primary
- Tiniroto Schoolfull primary
- Motu Schoolfull primary
- Te Kura o Matafull primary
- Muriwai Schoolfull primary
- Potaka Schoolfull primary
- Te Kura o Māngātunafull primary
- TKKM o Tapere-Nui-A-Whatongafull primary
- TKKM o Tokomarufull primary
- Makarika Schoolfull primary
- Tikitiki Schoolfull primary
- Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Whatatutufull primary
- Hatea-A-Rangifull primary
- Elgin Schoolcontributing
- Tūranga Tangata Ritesecondary (year 9-15)
- Te Whare Whai Hua Teenage Parent Centreteen parent unit
- Turanganui-A-Kiwa Activity Centreactivity centre
Compare the top 4 schools in Gisborne District side by side →
Suburb or towns in Gisborne District
- Gisborne(16)
- Te Hapara(3)
- Kaiti(3)
- Ruatoria(3)
- Tokomaru Bay(3)
- Hicks Bay(2)
- Tolaga Bay(2)
- Elgin-Gisborne(2)
- Wainui(1)
- Whataupoko(1)
- Rere(1)
- Makaraka(1)
- Waerengaokuri(1)
- Ormond(1)
- Mangapapa(1)
- Whangara(1)
- Matawai(1)
- Tiniroto(1)
- Manutuke(1)
- Motu(1)
- Muriwai(1)
- Patutahi(1)
- Te Karaka(1)
- Waitakaro(1)
- Tikitiki(1)
- Whatatutu(1)
- Te Araroa(1)
Other places in Gisborne
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Gisborne District?
St Mary's Catholic School (Gisborne) is the highest-ranked school in Gisborne District with a Success Index (NZ) of 70.6 out of 100 (Top 25% of contributing schools in New Zealand).
How many schools are in Gisborne District?
Gisborne District has 53 schools (13 contributing, 1 secondary (year 7-15), 20 full primary, 11 composite, 4 secondary (year 9-15), 2 intermediate, 1 teen parent unit, 1 activity centre) educating 8,934 students in 2026.
What is the typical Equity Index (EQI) in Gisborne District?
The median Equity Index (EQI) across schools in Gisborne District is 519. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.