Top 3 state integrated schools in Gisborne (2026)
State integrated (mostly church-affiliated) schools. Ranked by the Success Index (NZ) from official New Zealand data; 3 schools shown.
- 171St Mary's Catholic School (Gisborne)Gisborne · State integrated ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 423 · 228 students
- 261Campion CollegeGisborne · State integrated Secondary (Year 7-15)Equity Index (EQI) 437 · 475 students
- 345Sonrise Christian SchoolGisborne · State integrated CompositeEquity Index (EQI) 480 · 145 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 | Campion College Gisborne · Secondary (Year 7-15) · Years 7–13 | State integrated | 61.2 Top 50% | 437 | 475 |
| 3 | Sonrise Christian School Gisborne · Composite · Years 1–13 | State integrated | 45.3 Lower 50% | 480 | 145 |
St Mary's Catholic School (Gisborne) in Gisborne leads the 2026 list of state integrated schools in Gisborne with a Success Index (NZ) of 70.6. Of the 3 schools shown, 3 are state integrated.
Scores are percentiles within school type, so a primary school and a secondary school with the same score sit at the same point in their own distributions. Use the rankings to build a shortlist, then visit the schools and ask how they support students at your child's level.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best integrated school in Gisborne?
St Mary's Catholic School (Gisborne) in Gisborne ranks first among state integrated schools in Gisborne with a Success Index (NZ) of 70.6 out of 100 (Equity Index (EQI): 423).
How are state integrated schools in Gisborne 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.