Muriwai School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Muriwai, Gisborne 4072 · Gisborne District
About Muriwai School
Muriwai School is a state full primary located in Muriwai, in the Gisborne District territorial authority of Gisborne, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 58 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 23.1 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (56th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (13th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 100%; pacific students 0%; international students 0%.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against full primary schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)521
- Roll size (10%)58
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)114.8%
- 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 Muriwai School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 521
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 58
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 114.8%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 100%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 0%
- 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 Muriwai School has changed over time.
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Schools near Muriwai School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Manutuke School
Manutuke · State composite · Years 1–13
230 students · 8.6 km away
Makaraka School
Makaraka · State contributing · Years 1–6
100 students · 12 km away
Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Hawaiki Hou
Elgin-Gisborne · State composite · Years 1–13
89 students · 12 km away
Awapuni School (Gisborne)
Gisborne · State contributing · Years 1–6
306 students · 13 km away
Elgin School
Elgin-Gisborne · State contributing · Years 1–6
42 students · 13 km away
Gisborne Intermediate
Gisborne · State intermediate · Years 7–8
501 students · 13 km away
Tūranga Tangata Rite
Gisborne · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
29 students · 13 km away
Gisborne Boys' High School
Gisborne · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
790 students · 13 km away
Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Horouta Wananga
Te Hapara · State composite · Years 1–13
186 students · 13 km away
St Mary's Catholic School (Gisborne)
Gisborne · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
228 students · 13 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Gisborne with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Potaka School
Hicks Bay · State full primary · Years 1–8
45 students
Te Hapara School
Te Hapara · State contributing · Years 1–6
205 students
Te Kura o Māngātuna
Tolaga Bay · State full primary · Years 1–8
24 students
Patutahi School
Patutahi · State full primary · Years 1–8
70 students
Te Wharau School (Gisborne)
Kaiti · State contributing · Years 1–6
341 students
TKKM o Tokomaru
Tokomaru Bay · State full primary · Years 1–8
22 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Muriwai School a good school?
Muriwai School has a Success Index (NZ) of 23.1 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand). 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 Muriwai School rank in Gisborne?
Muriwai School is not ranked: schools need a published Equity Index (EQI) and at least 60 students to be ranked.
How many students attend Muriwai School?
Muriwai School had 58 students in 2026, a change of +115% over five years.
Is Muriwai School a primary school or a secondary school?
Muriwai School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Muriwai School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Muriwai School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.