Makaraka School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Makaraka, Gisborne 4010 · Gisborne District
#5 of 18 contributing schools in Gisborne
#865 of 1,559 nationally
About Makaraka School
Makaraka School is a state contributing located in Makaraka, in the Gisborne District territorial authority of Gisborne, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 100 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 50.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 5th of 18 ranked contributing schools in Gisborne. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (57th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (28th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 42%; pacific students 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%)444
- Roll size (10%)100
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-18%
- 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 Makaraka School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 444
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 100
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -18%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 42%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 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 Makaraka School has changed over time.
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Schools near Makaraka School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Campion College
Gisborne · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
475 students · 2.5 km away
St Mary's Catholic School (Gisborne)
Gisborne · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
228 students · 2.6 km away
Makauri School
Gisborne · State contributing · Years 1–6
165 students · 2.9 km away
Elgin School
Elgin-Gisborne · State contributing · Years 1–6
42 students · 2.9 km away
Sonrise Christian School
Gisborne · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
145 students · 3.0 km away
Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Hawaiki Hou
Elgin-Gisborne · State composite · Years 1–13
89 students · 3.1 km away
TKKM o Nga Uri A Maui
Gisborne · State composite · Years 1–13
221 students · 3.4 km away
Lytton High School
Gisborne · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
551 students · 3.5 km away
Te Hapara School
Te Hapara · State contributing · Years 1–6
205 students · 3.5 km away
Te Whare Whai Hua Teenage Parent Centre
Gisborne · State teen parent unit
· 3.5 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Gisborne with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Waerenga-O-Kuri School
Waerengaokuri · State full primary · Years 1–8
34 students
Rere School
Rere · State full primary · Years 1–8
33 students
Makauri School
Gisborne · State contributing · Years 1–6
165 students
Ngatapa School
Gisborne · State full primary · Years 1–8
9 students
Gisborne Central School
Whataupoko · State contributing · Years 1–6
379 students
Ormond School
Ormond · State contributing · Years 1–6
95 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Makaraka School a good school?
Makaraka School has a Success Index (NZ) of 50.0 out of 100 (Top 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #5 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 Makaraka School rank in Gisborne?
Makaraka School ranks #5 of 18 contributing schools in Gisborne and #865 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Makaraka School?
Makaraka School had 100 students in 2026, a change of -18% over five years.
Is Makaraka School a primary school or a secondary school?
Makaraka School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Makaraka School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Makaraka School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.