Best secondary schools in Gisborne District (2026)
Secondary and composite schools offering Years 9–13. Ranked by the Success Index (NZ) from official New Zealand data; 15 schools in Gisborne District, Gisborne. Rank positions shown on each profile are within New Zealand and Gisborne.
- 161Campion CollegeGisborne · State integrated Secondary (Year 7-15)Equity Index (EQI) 437 · 475 students
- 245Sonrise Christian SchoolGisborne · State integrated CompositeEquity Index (EQI) 480 · 145 students
- 338Gisborne Boys' High SchoolGisborne · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 486 · 790 students
- 435Gisborne Girls' High SchoolTe Hapara · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 488 · 691 students
- 535TKKM o Nga Uri A MauiGisborne · State CompositeEquity Index (EQI) 515 · 221 students
- 632TKKM o Te Waiu o Ngati PorouRuatoria · State CompositeEquity Index (EQI) 516 · 159 students
- 731Manutuke SchoolManutuke · State CompositeEquity Index (EQI) 522 · 230 students
- 824Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Horouta WanangaTe Hapara · State CompositeEquity Index (EQI) 519 · 186 students
- 923TKKM o Kawakawa mai TawhitiHicks Bay · State CompositeEquity Index (EQI) 523 · 82 students
- 1023Tolaga Bay Area SchoolTolaga Bay · State CompositeEquity Index (EQI) 526 · 243 students
- 1117Lytton High SchoolGisborne · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 526 · 551 students
- 1217Ngata Memorial CollegeRuatoria · State CompositeEquity Index (EQI) 560 · 91 students
- 1317Te Karaka Area SchoolTe Karaka · State CompositeEquity Index (EQI) 545 · 105 students
- 1411Te Waha O Rerekohu Area SchoolTe Araroa · State CompositeEquity Index (EQI) 555 · 62 students
- 154Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Hawaiki HouElgin-Gisborne · State CompositeEquity Index (EQI) 555 · 89 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Campion College Gisborne · Secondary (Year 7-15) · Years 7–13 | State integrated | 61.2 Top 50% | 437 | 475 |
| 2 | Sonrise Christian School Gisborne · Composite · Years 1–13 | State integrated | 45.3 Lower 50% | 480 | 145 |
| 3 | Gisborne Boys' High School Gisborne · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 38.3 Lower 50% | 486 | 790 |
| 4 | Gisborne Girls' High School Te Hapara · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 35.0 Lower 50% | 488 | 691 |
| 5 | TKKM o Nga Uri A Maui Gisborne · Composite · Years 1–13 | State | 34.6 Lower 50% | 515 | 221 |
| 6 | TKKM o Te Waiu o Ngati Porou Ruatoria · Composite · Years 1–13 | State | 32.0 Lower 50% | 516 | 159 |
| 7 | Manutuke School Manutuke · Composite · Years 1–13 | State | 30.9 Lower 50% | 522 | 230 |
| 8 | Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Horouta Wananga Te Hapara · Composite · Years 1–13 | State | 24.2 Lower 50% | 519 | 186 |
| 9 | TKKM o Kawakawa mai Tawhiti Hicks Bay · Composite · Years 1–13 | State | 22.7 Lower 50% | 523 | 82 |
| 10 | Tolaga Bay Area School Tolaga Bay · Composite · Years 1–13 | State | 22.7 Lower 50% | 526 | 243 |
| 11 | Lytton High School Gisborne · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 17.4 Lower 50% | 526 | 551 |
| 12 | Ngata Memorial College Ruatoria · Composite · Years 1–13 | State | 17.3 Lower 50% | 560 | 91 |
| 13 | Te Karaka Area School Te Karaka · Composite · Years 1–13 | State | 17.3 Lower 50% | 545 | 105 |
| 14 | Te Waha O Rerekohu Area School Te Araroa · Composite · Years 1–13 | State | 11.2 Lower 50% | 555 | 62 |
| 15 | Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Hawaiki Hou Elgin-Gisborne · Composite · Years 1–13 | State | 3.5 Lower 50% | 555 | 89 |
Campion College in Gisborne leads the 2026 list of secondary schools in Gisborne District with a Success Index (NZ) of 61.2. Of the 15 schools shown, 13 are state, 2 are state integrated.
For the full picture see the wider Gisborne secondary schools rankings, every school on the Gisborne District page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best secondary school in Gisborne District?
Campion College in Gisborne, Gisborne ranks first among secondary schools in Gisborne District with a Success Index (NZ) of 61.2 out of 100 (Equity Index (EQI): 437).
How are secondary schools in Gisborne District ranked?
Each school's Success Index (NZ) combines 5 factors: equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%), roll size (10%), roll growth (5 years) (15%), school leavers with ncea level 2+ (20%), school leavers with university entrance (10%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across New Zealand. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2026 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official New Zealand data (Ministry of Education – Schools Directory; Ministry of Education – School leaver attainment (Find a school)). The Equity Index describes the student community, not teaching quality.