Ilminster Intermediate
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Gisborne, Gisborne 4040 · Gisborne District
#12 of 18 intermediate schools in Gisborne
#1375 of 1,559 nationally
About Ilminster Intermediate
Ilminster 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 308 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 27.7 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of intermediate schools in New Zealand and 12th of 18 ranked intermediate schools in Gisborne. Its strongest component is roll size (67th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (19th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 58.1%; pacific students 6.2%; international students 0%.
There are 16 schools in Gisborne; Ilminster Intermediate ranks 10th 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%)508
- Roll size (10%)308
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-24.7%
- 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 Ilminster Intermediate by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 508
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 308
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -24.7%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 58.1%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 6.2%
- 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 Ilminster Intermediate has changed over time.
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Schools near Ilminster Intermediate
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Te Wharau School (Gisborne)
Kaiti · State contributing · Years 1–6
341 students · 267 m away
Kaiti School
Kaiti · State contributing · Years 1–6
415 students · 663 m away
Waikirikiri School
Kaiti · State full primary · Years 1–8
219 students · 1.1 km away
Tūranga Tangata Rite
Gisborne · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
29 students · 2.1 km away
Gisborne Central School
Whataupoko · State contributing · Years 1–6
379 students · 2.1 km away
Turanganui-A-Kiwa Activity Centre
Gisborne · State activity centre
· 2.4 km away
Wainui Beach School
Wainui · State contributing · Years 1–6
239 students · 3.0 km away
Gisborne Intermediate
Gisborne · State intermediate · Years 7–8
501 students · 3.1 km away
Awapuni School (Gisborne)
Gisborne · State contributing · Years 1–6
306 students · 3.1 km away
Mangapapa School
Mangapapa · State contributing · Years 1–6
410 students · 3.3 km away
Similar schools
State intermediate schools in Gisborne with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Te Wharau School (Gisborne)
Kaiti · State contributing · Years 1–6
341 students
Awapuni School (Gisborne)
Gisborne · State contributing · Years 1–6
306 students
Te Kura o Māngātuna
Tolaga Bay · State full primary · Years 1–8
24 students
Muriwai School
Muriwai · State full primary · Years 1–8
58 students
Potaka School
Hicks Bay · State full primary · Years 1–8
45 students
Te Hapara School
Te Hapara · State contributing · Years 1–6
205 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Ilminster Intermediate a good school?
Ilminster Intermediate has a Success Index (NZ) of 27.7 out of 100 (Lower 50% of intermediate schools in New Zealand) and ranks #12 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 Ilminster Intermediate rank in Gisborne?
Ilminster Intermediate ranks #12 of 18 intermediate schools in Gisborne and #1375 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Ilminster Intermediate?
Ilminster Intermediate had 308 students in 2026, a change of -25% over five years.
Is Ilminster Intermediate a primary school or a secondary school?
Ilminster Intermediate is classified as a intermediate covering Years 7–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Ilminster Intermediate?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Ilminster Intermediate; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.