Ngata Memorial College
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Ruatoria, Gisborne 4032 · Gisborne District
#12 of 15 composite schools in Gisborne
#456 of 486 nationally
About Ngata Memorial College
Ngata Memorial College is a state composite located in Ruatoria, in the Gisborne District territorial authority of Gisborne, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–13. In 2026 it enrolled 91 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 17.3 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of composite schools in New Zealand and 12th of 15 ranked composite schools in Gisborne. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (55th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (1th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 95.6%; pacific students 2.2%; international students 0%.
There are 3 schools in Ruatoria; Ngata Memorial College ranks 2nd of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against composite schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)560
- Roll size (10%)91
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)30.5%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)66.7%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)57.1%
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 Ngata Memorial College by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 560
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 91
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 30.5%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 66.7%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 57.1%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 95.6%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 2.2%
- 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 Ngata Memorial College has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Ngata Memorial College has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Ngata Memorial College has changed over time.
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Schools near Ngata Memorial College
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
TKKM o Te Waiu o Ngati Porou
Ruatoria · State composite · Years 1–13
159 students · 355 m away
Hiruharama School
Waitakaro · State full primary · Years 1–8
108 students · 6.8 km away
Makarika School
Ruatoria · State full primary · Years 1–8
24 students · 11 km away
Tikitiki School
Tikitiki · State full primary · Years 1–8
28 students · 14 km away
Similar schools
State composite schools in Gisborne with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Te Waha O Rerekohu Area School
Te Araroa · State composite · Years 1–13
62 students
Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Hawaiki Hou
Elgin-Gisborne · State composite · Years 1–13
89 students
Te Karaka Area School
Te Karaka · State composite · Years 1–13
105 students
Lytton High School
Gisborne · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
551 students
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
Frequently asked questions
Is Ngata Memorial College a good school?
Ngata Memorial College has a Success Index (NZ) of 17.3 out of 100 (Lower 50% of composite schools in New Zealand) and ranks #12 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 Ngata Memorial College rank in Gisborne?
Ngata Memorial College ranks #12 of 15 composite schools in Gisborne and #456 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Ngata Memorial College?
Ngata Memorial College had 91 students in 2026, a change of +31% over five years.
Is Ngata Memorial College a primary school or a secondary school?
Ngata Memorial College is classified as a composite covering Years 1–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Ngata Memorial College?
There are 4 schools within 15 km of Ngata Memorial College; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.