Campion College vs Makaraka School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Gisborne, New Zealand, 2.5 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Campion College
Gisborne · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
475 students
Makaraka School
Makaraka · State contributing · Years 1–6
100 students
| Measure | Campion College Gisborne, Gisborne | Makaraka School Makaraka, Gisborne |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 61 Top 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1 of 15 | #5 of 18 |
| National rank | #160 of 486 | #865 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 7–13 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 475 | 100 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 437 | 444 |
| Total roll | 475 | 100 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -0.2% | -18% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 85.7% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 61.9% | – |
| Māori students | 28.2% | 42% |
| Pacific students | 5.7% | 3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Gisborne | Makaraka |
| region | Gisborne | Gisborne |
| Website | www.campioncollege.school.nz | www.makaraka.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Campion College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (61.2 vs 50.0).
- •Campion College does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (437 vs 444).
- •Campion College does better on roll size (475 vs 100).
- •Campion College does better on roll growth (5 years) (-0.2% vs -18%).
- •Campion College is the larger school with 475 students compared with 100.
- •Campion College is a state integrated school while Makaraka School is a state school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Campion College better than Makaraka School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Campion College ranks higher (61.2 vs 50.0 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 Campion College and Makaraka School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Gisborne and Makaraka in Gisborne.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Campion College: 437. Makaraka School: 444. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Campion College and Makaraka School rank in Gisborne?
Campion College is 1st of 15 and Makaraka School is 5th of 18 among secondary (year 7-15) schools in Gisborne on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).