Elgin School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Elgin-Gisborne, Gisborne 4010 · Gisborne District
About Elgin School
Elgin School is a state contributing located in Elgin-Gisborne, in the Gisborne District territorial authority of Gisborne, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 42 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 12.5 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (47th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (1th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 83.3%; pacific students 9.5%; international students 0%.
There are 2 schools in Elgin-Gisborne; Elgin School ranks 1st of 2 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%)562
- Roll size (10%)42
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-38.7%
- 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 Elgin School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 562
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 42
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -38.7%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 83.3%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 9.5%
- 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 Elgin School has changed over time.
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Schools near Elgin School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Hawaiki Hou
Elgin-Gisborne · State composite · Years 1–13
89 students · 583 m away
Te Hapara School
Te Hapara · State contributing · Years 1–6
205 students · 754 m away
St Mary's Catholic School (Gisborne)
Gisborne · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
228 students · 810 m away
Campion College
Gisborne · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
475 students · 896 m away
Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Horouta Wananga
Te Hapara · State composite · Years 1–13
186 students · 1.2 km away
Gisborne Girls' High School
Te Hapara · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
691 students · 1.2 km away
TKKM o Nga Uri A Maui
Gisborne · State composite · Years 1–13
221 students · 1.3 km away
Lytton High School
Gisborne · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
551 students · 1.4 km away
Te Whare Whai Hua Teenage Parent Centre
Gisborne · State teen parent unit
· 1.4 km away
Gisborne Boys' High School
Gisborne · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
790 students · 1.4 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Gisborne with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Waikirikiri School
Kaiti · State full primary · Years 1–8
219 students
Riverdale School (Gisborne)
Gisborne · State contributing · Years 1–6
159 students
Hatea-A-Rangi
Tokomaru Bay · State full primary · Years 1–8
16 students
Hiruharama School
Waitakaro · State full primary · Years 1–8
108 students
Makarika School
Ruatoria · State full primary · Years 1–8
24 students
Tikitiki School
Tikitiki · State full primary · Years 1–8
28 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Elgin School a good school?
Elgin School has a Success Index (NZ) of 12.5 out of 100 (Lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand). 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 Elgin School rank in Gisborne?
Elgin School is not ranked: schools need a published Equity Index (EQI) and at least 60 students to be ranked.
How many students attend Elgin School?
Elgin School had 42 students in 2026, a change of -39% over five years.
Is Elgin School a primary school or a secondary school?
Elgin School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Elgin School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Elgin School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.