Te Karaka Area School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Te Karaka, Gisborne 4042 · Gisborne District
#13 of 15 composite schools in Gisborne
#458 of 486 nationally
About Te Karaka Area School
Te Karaka Area School is a state composite located in Te Karaka, in the Gisborne District territorial authority of Gisborne, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–13. In 2026 it enrolled 105 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 13th 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) (6th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 94.3%; pacific students 2.9%; international students 0%.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against composite schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)545
- Roll size (10%)105
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)15.5%
- 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 Karaka Area School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 545
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 105
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 15.5%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 94.3%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 2.9%
- 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 Karaka Area School has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Te Karaka Area School has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Te Karaka Area School has changed over time.
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Schools near Te Karaka Area School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Whatatutu
Whatatutu · State full primary · Years 1–8
22 students · 10 km away
Ormond School
Ormond · State contributing · Years 1–6
95 students · 10 km away
Ngatapa School
Gisborne · State full primary · Years 1–8
9 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
Ngata Memorial College
Ruatoria · State composite · Years 1–13
91 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 Te Karaka Area School a good school?
Te Karaka Area School has a Success Index (NZ) of 17.3 out of 100 (Lower 50% of composite schools in New Zealand) and ranks #13 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 Te Karaka Area School rank in Gisborne?
Te Karaka Area School ranks #13 of 15 composite schools in Gisborne and #458 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Te Karaka Area School?
Te Karaka Area School had 105 students in 2026, a change of +16% over five years.
Is Te Karaka Area School a primary school or a secondary school?
Te Karaka Area School is classified as a composite covering Years 1–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Te Karaka Area School?
There are 3 schools within 15 km of Te Karaka Area School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.