Campion College vs Patutahi School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Gisborne, New Zealand, 9.1 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Campion College
Gisborne ยท State integrated secondary (year 7-15) ยท Years 7โ13
475 students
Patutahi School
Patutahi ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
70 students
| Measure | Campion College Gisborne, Gisborne | Patutahi School Patutahi, Gisborne |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 61 Top 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1 of 15 | #16 of 18 |
| National rank | #160 of 486 | #1481 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 7โ13 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 475 | 70 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 437 | 526 |
| Total roll | 475 | 70 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -0.2% | 261.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 85.7% | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 61.9% | โ |
| Mฤori students | 28.2% | 95.7% |
| Pacific students | 5.7% | 4.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Gisborne | Patutahi |
| region | Gisborne | Gisborne |
| Website | www.campioncollege.school.nz | โ |
The verdict
- โขCampion College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (61.2 vs 22.0).
- โขCampion College does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (437 vs 526).
- โขCampion College does better on roll size (475 vs 70).
- โขPatutahi School does better on roll growth (5 years) (261.9% vs -0.2%).
- โขCampion College is the larger school with 475 students compared with 70.
- โขCampion College is a state integrated school while Patutahi 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 Patutahi School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Campion College ranks higher (61.2 vs 22.0 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 Patutahi School?
About 9.1 km in a straight line, between Gisborne and Patutahi in Gisborne.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Campion College: 437. Patutahi School: 526. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Campion College and Patutahi School rank in Gisborne?
Campion College is 1st of 15 and Patutahi School is 16th of 18 among secondary (year 7-15) schools in Gisborne on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).