Awapuni School (Gisborne) vs Gisborne Girls' High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Gisborne, New Zealand, 1.4 km 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 Girls' High School
Te Hapara · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
691 students
| Measure | Awapuni School (Gisborne) Gisborne, Gisborne | Gisborne Girls' High School Te Hapara, Gisborne |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 42 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #7 of 18 | #4 of 15 |
| National rank | #1068 of 1,559 | #339 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 306 | 691 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 499 | 488 |
| Total roll | 306 | 691 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 5.6% | -10.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 71.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 47.1% |
| Māori students | 67.3% | 59.2% |
| Pacific students | 11.4% | 7.7% |
| International students | 0% | 1.7% |
| suburb or town | Gisborne | Te Hapara |
| region | Gisborne | Gisborne |
| Website | www.awapuni.school.nz | www.gisbornegirlshigh.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Awapuni School (Gisborne) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (41.6 vs 35.0).
- •Gisborne Girls' High School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (488 vs 499).
- •Gisborne Girls' High School does better on roll size (691 vs 306).
- •Awapuni School (Gisborne) does better on roll growth (5 years) (5.6% vs -10.6%).
- •Gisborne Girls' High School is the larger school with 691 students compared with 306.
- •Awapuni School (Gisborne) is co-educational and Gisborne Girls' High School is girls.
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 Girls' High School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Awapuni School (Gisborne) ranks higher (41.6 vs 35.0 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 Girls' High School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Gisborne and Te Hapara in Gisborne.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Awapuni School (Gisborne): 499. Gisborne Girls' High School: 488. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Awapuni School (Gisborne) and Gisborne Girls' High School rank in Gisborne?
Awapuni School (Gisborne) is 7th of 18 and Gisborne Girls' High School is 4th of 15 among contributing schools in Gisborne on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).