Gisborne Intermediate
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Gisborne, Gisborne 4010 · Gisborne District
#9 of 18 intermediate schools in Gisborne
#1149 of 1,559 nationally
About Gisborne Intermediate
Gisborne Intermediate is a state intermediate located in Gisborne, in the Gisborne District territorial authority of Gisborne, New Zealand. It caters for Years 7–8. In 2026 it enrolled 501 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 37.9 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of intermediate schools in New Zealand and 9th of 18 ranked intermediate schools in Gisborne. Its strongest component is roll size (88th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (28th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 51.5%; pacific students 5.4%; international students 0%.
There are 16 schools in Gisborne; Gisborne Intermediate ranks 8th of 14 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against intermediate schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)486
- Roll size (10%)501
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-14.5%
- 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 Intermediate by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 486
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 501
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -14.5%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 51.5%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 5.4%
- 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 Gisborne Intermediate has changed over time.
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Schools near Gisborne Intermediate
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Gisborne Boys' High School
Gisborne · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
790 students · 431 m away
Awapuni School (Gisborne)
Gisborne · State contributing · Years 1–6
306 students · 562 m away
Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Horouta Wananga
Te Hapara · State composite · Years 1–13
186 students · 656 m away
Gisborne Girls' High School
Te Hapara · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
691 students · 834 m away
Turanganui-A-Kiwa Activity Centre
Gisborne · State activity centre
· 953 m away
Tūranga Tangata Rite
Gisborne · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
29 students · 1.1 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 · 1.5 km away
Elgin School
Elgin-Gisborne · State contributing · Years 1–6
42 students · 1.7 km away
Mangapapa School
Mangapapa · State contributing · Years 1–6
410 students · 1.8 km away
Similar schools
State intermediate schools in Gisborne with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Motu School
Motu · State full primary · Years 1–8
7 students
Te Kura o Mata
Tokomaru Bay · State full primary · Years 1–8
4 students
Whangara School
Whangara · State full primary · Years 1–8
84 students
Mangapapa School
Mangapapa · State contributing · Years 1–6
410 students
Matawai School
Matawai · State full primary · Years 1–8
51 students
Awapuni School (Gisborne)
Gisborne · State contributing · Years 1–6
306 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Gisborne Intermediate a good school?
Gisborne Intermediate has a Success Index (NZ) of 37.9 out of 100 (Lower 50% of intermediate schools in New Zealand) and ranks #9 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 Intermediate rank in Gisborne?
Gisborne Intermediate ranks #9 of 18 intermediate schools in Gisborne and #1149 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Gisborne Intermediate?
Gisborne Intermediate had 501 students in 2026, a change of -14% over five years.
Is Gisborne Intermediate a primary school or a secondary school?
Gisborne Intermediate is classified as a intermediate covering Years 7–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Gisborne Intermediate?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Gisborne Intermediate; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.