Awapuni School (Gisborne) vs Gisborne Boys' High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Gisborne, New Zealand, 939 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Awapuni School (Gisborne)
Gisborne · State contributing · Years 1–6
306 students
Gisborne Boys' High School
Gisborne · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
790 students
| Measure | Awapuni School (Gisborne) Gisborne, Gisborne | Gisborne Boys' High School Gisborne, Gisborne |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 42 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #7 of 18 | #3 of 15 |
| National rank | #1068 of 1,559 | #317 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 306 | 790 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 499 | 486 |
| Total roll | 306 | 790 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 5.6% | 0.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 74.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 41.4% |
| Māori students | 67.3% | 58.1% |
| Pacific students | 11.4% | 10.1% |
| International students | 0% | 1% |
| suburb or town | Gisborne | Gisborne |
| region | Gisborne | Gisborne |
| Website | www.awapuni.school.nz | www.gisboyshigh.net |
The verdict
- •Awapuni School (Gisborne) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (41.6 vs 38.3).
- •Gisborne Boys' High School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (486 vs 499).
- •Gisborne Boys' High School does better on roll size (790 vs 306).
- •Awapuni School (Gisborne) does better on roll growth (5 years) (5.6% vs 0.7%).
- •Gisborne Boys' High School is the larger school with 790 students compared with 306.
- •Awapuni School (Gisborne) is co-educational and Gisborne Boys' High School is boys.
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Awapuni School (Gisborne) better than Gisborne Boys' High School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Awapuni School (Gisborne) ranks higher (41.6 vs 38.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Awapuni School (Gisborne) and Gisborne Boys' High School?
About 939 m in a straight line, between Gisborne and Gisborne in Gisborne.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Awapuni School (Gisborne): 499. Gisborne Boys' High School: 486. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Awapuni School (Gisborne) and Gisborne Boys' High School rank in Gisborne?
Awapuni School (Gisborne) is 7th of 18 and Gisborne Boys' High School is 3rd of 15 among contributing schools in Gisborne on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).