Te Hapara School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Te Hapara, Gisborne 4010 · Gisborne District
#15 of 18 contributing schools in Gisborne
#1467 of 1,559 nationally
About Te Hapara School
Te Hapara School is a state contributing located in Te Hapara, in the Gisborne District territorial authority of Gisborne, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 205 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 22.6 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 15th of 18 ranked contributing schools in Gisborne. Its strongest component is roll size (52th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (12th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 75.6%; pacific students 17.6%; international students 0%.
There are 3 schools in Te Hapara; Te Hapara School ranks 3rd of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against contributing schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)524
- Roll size (10%)205
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-20%
- 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 Te Hapara School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 524
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 205
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -20%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 75.6%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 17.6%
- 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 Te Hapara School has changed over time.
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Schools near Te Hapara School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Gisborne Girls' High School
Te Hapara · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
691 students · 738 m away
Elgin School
Elgin-Gisborne · State contributing · Years 1–6
42 students · 754 m away
Riverdale School (Gisborne)
Gisborne · State contributing · Years 1–6
159 students · 788 m away
Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Horouta Wananga
Te Hapara · State composite · Years 1–13
186 students · 838 m away
Lytton High School
Gisborne · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
551 students · 843 m away
Te Whare Whai Hua Teenage Parent Centre
Gisborne · State teen parent unit
· 866 m away
TKKM o Nga Uri A Maui
Gisborne · State composite · Years 1–13
221 students · 924 m away
St Mary's Catholic School (Gisborne)
Gisborne · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
228 students · 1.0 km away
Gisborne Boys' High School
Gisborne · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
790 students · 1.1 km away
Campion College
Gisborne · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
475 students · 1.1 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Gisborne with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Potaka School
Hicks Bay · State full primary · Years 1–8
45 students
Patutahi School
Patutahi · State full primary · Years 1–8
70 students
Muriwai School
Muriwai · State full primary · Years 1–8
58 students
TKKM o Tokomaru
Tokomaru Bay · State full primary · Years 1–8
22 students
Te Kura o Māngātuna
Tolaga Bay · State full primary · Years 1–8
24 students
TKKM o Tapere-Nui-A-Whatonga
Gisborne · State full primary · Years 1–8
27 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Te Hapara School a good school?
Te Hapara School has a Success Index (NZ) of 22.6 out of 100 (Lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #15 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 Te Hapara School rank in Gisborne?
Te Hapara School ranks #15 of 18 contributing schools in Gisborne and #1467 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Te Hapara School?
Te Hapara School had 205 students in 2026, a change of -20% over five years.
Is Te Hapara School a primary school or a secondary school?
Te Hapara School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Te Hapara School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Te Hapara School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.