Te Waha O Rerekohu Area School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Te Araroa, Gisborne 4050 · Gisborne District
#14 of 15 composite schools in Gisborne
#480 of 486 nationally
About Te Waha O Rerekohu Area School
Te Waha O Rerekohu Area School is a state composite located in Te Araroa, in the Gisborne District territorial authority of Gisborne, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–13. In 2026 it enrolled 62 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 11.2 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of composite schools in New Zealand and 14th of 15 ranked composite schools in Gisborne. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (43th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (2th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 96.8%; pacific students 1.6%; 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%)555
- Roll size (10%)62
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-36.4%
- 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 Waha O Rerekohu Area School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 555
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 62
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -36.4%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 96.8%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 1.6%
- 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 Waha O Rerekohu Area School has changed over time.
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Schools near Te Waha O Rerekohu Area School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Similar schools
State composite schools in Gisborne with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Hawaiki Hou
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91 students
Te Karaka Area School
Te Karaka · State composite · Years 1–13
105 students
Lytton High School
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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 Waha O Rerekohu Area School a good school?
Te Waha O Rerekohu Area School has a Success Index (NZ) of 11.2 out of 100 (Lower 50% of composite schools in New Zealand) and ranks #14 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 Waha O Rerekohu Area School rank in Gisborne?
Te Waha O Rerekohu Area School ranks #14 of 15 composite schools in Gisborne and #480 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Te Waha O Rerekohu Area School?
Te Waha O Rerekohu Area School had 62 students in 2026, a change of -36% over five years.
Is Te Waha O Rerekohu Area School a primary school or a secondary school?
Te Waha O Rerekohu Area School is classified as a composite covering Years 1–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Te Waha O Rerekohu Area School?
There are 1 schools within 15 km of Te Waha O Rerekohu Area School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.