Ngatapa School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Gisborne, Gisborne 4072 · Gisborne District
About Ngatapa School
Ngatapa School is a state full primary located in Gisborne, in the Gisborne District territorial authority of Gisborne, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 9 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 41.7 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (49th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (2th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 44.4%; pacific students 0%; international students 0%.
There are 16 schools in Gisborne; Ngatapa School ranks 5th of 14 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against full primary schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)456
- Roll size (10%)9
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-48%
- 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 Ngatapa School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 456
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 9
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -48%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 44.4%
- 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 Ngatapa School has changed over time.
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Schools near Ngatapa School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Patutahi School
Patutahi · State full primary · Years 1–8
70 students · 9.7 km away
Waerenga-O-Kuri School
Waerengaokuri · State full primary · Years 1–8
34 students · 12 km away
Ormond School
Ormond · State contributing · Years 1–6
95 students · 12 km away
Rere School
Rere · State full primary · Years 1–8
33 students · 14 km away
Te Karaka Area School
Te Karaka · State composite · Years 1–13
105 students · 14 km away
Manutuke School
Manutuke · State composite · Years 1–13
230 students · 15 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Gisborne with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Ormond School
Ormond · State contributing · Years 1–6
95 students
Makaraka School
Makaraka · State contributing · Years 1–6
100 students
Waerenga-O-Kuri School
Waerengaokuri · State full primary · Years 1–8
34 students
Rere School
Rere · State full primary · Years 1–8
33 students
Tiniroto School
Tiniroto · State full primary · Years 1–8
7 students
Makauri School
Gisborne · State contributing · Years 1–6
165 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Ngatapa School a good school?
Ngatapa School has a Success Index (NZ) of 41.7 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 Ngatapa School rank in Gisborne?
Ngatapa School is not ranked: schools need a published Equity Index (EQI) and at least 60 students to be ranked.
How many students attend Ngatapa School?
Ngatapa School had 9 students in 2026, a change of -48% over five years.
Is Ngatapa School a primary school or a secondary school?
Ngatapa School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Ngatapa School?
There are 6 schools within 15 km of Ngatapa School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.