Patutahi School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Patutahi, Gisborne 4072 · Gisborne District
#16 of 18 full primary schools in Gisborne
#1481 of 1,559 nationally
About Patutahi School
Patutahi School is a state full primary located in Patutahi, in the Gisborne District territorial authority of Gisborne, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 70 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 22.0 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 16th of 18 ranked full primary schools in Gisborne. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (57th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (11th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 95.7%; pacific students 4.3%; 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%)526
- Roll size (10%)70
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)261.9%
- 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 Patutahi 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
- 70
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 261.9%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 95.7%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 4.3%
- 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 Patutahi School has changed over time.
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Schools near Patutahi School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Makauri School
Gisborne · State contributing · Years 1–6
165 students · 6.0 km away
Manutuke School
Manutuke · State composite · Years 1–13
230 students · 6.2 km away
Makaraka School
Makaraka · State contributing · Years 1–6
100 students · 6.9 km away
Ormond School
Ormond · State contributing · Years 1–6
95 students · 8.5 km away
Campion College
Gisborne · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
475 students · 9.1 km away
St Mary's Catholic School (Gisborne)
Gisborne · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
228 students · 9.2 km away
Sonrise Christian School
Gisborne · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
145 students · 9.3 km away
Ngatapa School
Gisborne · State full primary · Years 1–8
9 students · 9.7 km away
TKKM o Nga Uri A Maui
Gisborne · State composite · Years 1–13
221 students · 9.7 km away
Elgin School
Elgin-Gisborne · State contributing · Years 1–6
42 students · 9.7 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Gisborne with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Te Hapara School
Te Hapara · State contributing · Years 1–6
205 students
Potaka School
Hicks Bay · State full primary · Years 1–8
45 students
TKKM o Tokomaru
Tokomaru Bay · State full primary · Years 1–8
22 students
Muriwai School
Muriwai · State full primary · Years 1–8
58 students
TKKM o Tapere-Nui-A-Whatonga
Gisborne · State full primary · Years 1–8
27 students
Kaiti School
Kaiti · State contributing · Years 1–6
415 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Patutahi School a good school?
Patutahi School has a Success Index (NZ) of 22.0 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #16 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 Patutahi School rank in Gisborne?
Patutahi School ranks #16 of 18 full primary schools in Gisborne and #1481 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Patutahi School?
Patutahi School had 70 students in 2026, a change of +262% over five years.
Is Patutahi School a primary school or a secondary school?
Patutahi School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Patutahi School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Patutahi School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.