Awapuni School (Gisborne)
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Gisborne, Gisborne 4010 · Gisborne District
#7 of 18 contributing schools in Gisborne
#1068 of 1,559 nationally
About Awapuni School (Gisborne)
Awapuni School (Gisborne) is a state contributing located in Gisborne, in the Gisborne District territorial authority of Gisborne, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 306 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 41.6 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 7th of 18 ranked contributing schools in Gisborne. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (80th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (23th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 67.3%; pacific students 11.4%; international students 0%.
There are 16 schools in Gisborne; Awapuni School (Gisborne) ranks 6th of 14 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against contributing schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)499
- Roll size (10%)306
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)5.6%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)–
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)–
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Awapuni School (Gisborne) by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 499
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 306
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 5.6%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 67.3%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 11.4%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 0%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Awapuni School (Gisborne) has changed over time.
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Schools near Awapuni School (Gisborne)
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Gisborne Intermediate
Gisborne · State intermediate · Years 7–8
501 students · 562 m away
Gisborne Boys' High School
Gisborne · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
790 students · 939 m away
Tūranga Tangata Rite
Gisborne · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
29 students · 1.0 km away
Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Horouta Wananga
Te Hapara · State composite · Years 1–13
186 students · 1.1 km away
Turanganui-A-Kiwa Activity Centre
Gisborne · State activity centre
· 1.3 km away
Gisborne Girls' High School
Te Hapara · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
691 students · 1.4 km away
Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Hawaiki Hou
Elgin-Gisborne · State composite · Years 1–13
89 students · 1.5 km away
Te Hapara School
Te Hapara · State contributing · Years 1–6
205 students · 1.9 km away
Elgin School
Elgin-Gisborne · State contributing · Years 1–6
42 students · 1.9 km away
Gisborne Central School
Whataupoko · State contributing · Years 1–6
379 students · 2.2 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Gisborne with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Ilminster Intermediate
Gisborne · State intermediate · Years 7–8
308 students
Te Kura o Mata
Tokomaru Bay · State full primary · Years 1–8
4 students
Motu School
Motu · State full primary · Years 1–8
7 students
Gisborne Intermediate
Gisborne · State intermediate · Years 7–8
501 students
Te Wharau School (Gisborne)
Kaiti · State contributing · Years 1–6
341 students
Te Kura o Māngātuna
Tolaga Bay · State full primary · Years 1–8
24 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Awapuni School (Gisborne) a good school?
Awapuni School (Gisborne) has a Success Index (NZ) of 41.6 out of 100 (Lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #7 of 18 in Gisborne. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Awapuni School (Gisborne) rank in Gisborne?
Awapuni School (Gisborne) ranks #7 of 18 contributing schools in Gisborne and #1068 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Awapuni School (Gisborne)?
Awapuni School (Gisborne) had 306 students in 2026, a change of +6% over five years.
Is Awapuni School (Gisborne) a primary school or a secondary school?
Awapuni School (Gisborne) is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Awapuni School (Gisborne)?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Awapuni School (Gisborne); they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.