Awapuni School (Gisborne) vs Ilminster Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Gisborne, New Zealand, 3.1 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
Ilminster Intermediate
Gisborne · State intermediate · Years 7–8
308 students
| Measure | Awapuni School (Gisborne) Gisborne, Gisborne | Ilminster Intermediate Gisborne, Gisborne |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 42 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #7 of 18 | #12 of 18 |
| National rank | #1068 of 1,559 | #1375 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Intermediate |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 7–8 |
| Students | 306 | 308 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 499 | 508 |
| Total roll | 306 | 308 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 5.6% | -24.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 67.3% | 58.1% |
| Pacific students | 11.4% | 6.2% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Gisborne | Gisborne |
| region | Gisborne | Gisborne |
| Website | www.awapuni.school.nz | www.ilminster.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Awapuni School (Gisborne) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (41.6 vs 27.7).
- •Awapuni School (Gisborne) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (499 vs 508).
- •Ilminster Intermediate does better on roll size (308 vs 306).
- •Awapuni School (Gisborne) does better on roll growth (5 years) (5.6% vs -24.7%).
- •Ilminster Intermediate is the larger school with 308 students compared with 306.
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 Ilminster Intermediate?
On the Success Index (NZ), Awapuni School (Gisborne) ranks higher (41.6 vs 27.7 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 Ilminster Intermediate?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Gisborne and Gisborne in Gisborne.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Awapuni School (Gisborne): 499. Ilminster Intermediate: 508. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Awapuni School (Gisborne) and Ilminster Intermediate rank in Gisborne?
Awapuni School (Gisborne) is 7th of 18 and Ilminster Intermediate is 12th of 18 among contributing schools in Gisborne on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).