Gisborne Central School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Whataupoko, Gisborne 4010 · Gisborne District
#3 of 18 contributing schools in Gisborne
#607 of 1,559 nationally
About Gisborne Central School
Gisborne Central School is a state contributing located in Whataupoko, in the Gisborne District territorial authority of Gisborne, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 379 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 60.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 3rd of 18 ranked contributing schools in Gisborne. Its strongest component is roll size (77th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (28th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 33%; pacific students 0.3%; international students 0%.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against contributing schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)430
- Roll size (10%)379
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-8.4%
- 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 Gisborne Central School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 430
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 379
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -8.4%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 33%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 0.3%
- 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 Gisborne Central School has changed over time.
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Schools near Gisborne Central School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Turanganui-A-Kiwa Activity Centre
Gisborne · State activity centre
· 906 m away
Mangapapa School
Mangapapa · State contributing · Years 1–6
410 students · 1.2 km away
Tūranga Tangata Rite
Gisborne · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
29 students · 1.7 km away
Gisborne Intermediate
Gisborne · State intermediate · Years 7–8
501 students · 1.9 km away
Te Wharau School (Gisborne)
Kaiti · State contributing · Years 1–6
341 students · 1.9 km away
Gisborne Boys' High School
Gisborne · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
790 students · 1.9 km away
Gisborne Girls' High School
Te Hapara · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
691 students · 1.9 km away
Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Horouta Wananga
Te Hapara · State composite · Years 1–13
186 students · 2.1 km away
Ilminster Intermediate
Gisborne · State intermediate · Years 7–8
308 students · 2.1 km away
Awapuni School (Gisborne)
Gisborne · State contributing · Years 1–6
306 students · 2.2 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Gisborne with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Makauri School
Gisborne · State contributing · Years 1–6
165 students
Rere School
Rere · State full primary · Years 1–8
33 students
Waerenga-O-Kuri School
Waerengaokuri · State full primary · Years 1–8
34 students
Makaraka School
Makaraka · State contributing · Years 1–6
100 students
Ngatapa School
Gisborne · State full primary · Years 1–8
9 students
Wainui Beach School
Wainui · State contributing · Years 1–6
239 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Gisborne Central School a good school?
Gisborne Central School has a Success Index (NZ) of 60.9 out of 100 (Top 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #3 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 Gisborne Central School rank in Gisborne?
Gisborne Central School ranks #3 of 18 contributing schools in Gisborne and #607 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Gisborne Central School?
Gisborne Central School had 379 students in 2026, a change of -8% over five years.
Is Gisborne Central School a primary school or a secondary school?
Gisborne Central School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Gisborne Central School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Gisborne Central School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.