Lytton High School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Gisborne, Gisborne 4040 · Gisborne District
#11 of 15 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Gisborne
#455 of 486 nationally
About Lytton High School
Lytton High School is a state secondary (year 9-15) located in Gisborne, in the Gisborne District territorial authority of Gisborne, New Zealand. It caters for Years 9–13. In 2026 it enrolled 551 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 17.4 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand and 11th of 15 ranked secondary (year 9-15) schools in Gisborne. Its strongest component is roll size (55th percentile), and its weakest is school leavers with ncea level 2+ (5th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 80.6%; pacific students 7.6%; international students 0%.
There are 16 schools in Gisborne; Lytton High School ranks 12th of 14 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against secondary (year 9-15) schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)526
- Roll size (10%)551
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-3.1%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)57.1%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)34.6%
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 Lytton High School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 526
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 551
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -3.1%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 57.1%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 34.6%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 80.6%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 7.6%
- 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 Lytton High School has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Lytton High School has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Lytton High School has changed over time.
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Schools near Lytton High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Te Whare Whai Hua Teenage Parent Centre
Gisborne · State teen parent unit
· 24 m away
TKKM o Nga Uri A Maui
Gisborne · State composite · Years 1–13
221 students · 196 m away
Riverdale School (Gisborne)
Gisborne · State contributing · Years 1–6
159 students · 214 m away
Sonrise Christian School
Gisborne · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
145 students · 685 m away
Te Hapara School
Te Hapara · State contributing · Years 1–6
205 students · 843 m away
St Mary's Catholic School (Gisborne)
Gisborne · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
228 students · 1.0 km away
Campion College
Gisborne · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
475 students · 1.0 km away
Elgin School
Elgin-Gisborne · State contributing · Years 1–6
42 students · 1.4 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 Maori o Horouta Wananga
Te Hapara · State composite · Years 1–13
186 students · 1.6 km away
Similar schools
State secondary (year 9-15) schools in Gisborne with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Tolaga Bay Area School
Tolaga Bay · State composite · Years 1–13
243 students
TKKM o Kawakawa mai Tawhiti
Hicks Bay · State composite · Years 1–13
82 students
Manutuke School
Manutuke · State composite · Years 1–13
230 students
Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Horouta Wananga
Te Hapara · State composite · Years 1–13
186 students
TKKM o Te Waiu o Ngati Porou
Ruatoria · State composite · Years 1–13
159 students
TKKM o Nga Uri A Maui
Gisborne · State composite · Years 1–13
221 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Lytton High School a good school?
Lytton High School has a Success Index (NZ) of 17.4 out of 100 (Lower 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #11 of 15 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 Lytton High School rank in Gisborne?
Lytton High School ranks #11 of 15 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Gisborne and #455 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Lytton High School?
Lytton High School had 551 students in 2026, a change of -3% over five years.
Is Lytton High School a primary school or a secondary school?
Lytton High School is classified as a secondary (year 9-15) covering Years 9–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Lytton High School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Lytton High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.