Campion College vs St Mary's Catholic School (Gisborne)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Gisborne, New Zealand, 88 m 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
St Mary's Catholic School (Gisborne)
Gisborne · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
228 students
| Measure | Campion College Gisborne, Gisborne | St Mary's Catholic School (Gisborne) Gisborne, Gisborne |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 61 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1 of 15 | #1 of 18 |
| National rank | #160 of 486 | #385 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State integrated |
| Type | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 7–13 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 475 | 228 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 437 | 423 |
| Total roll | 475 | 228 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -0.2% | 9.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 85.7% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 61.9% | – |
| Māori students | 28.2% | 16.7% |
| Pacific students | 5.7% | 8.8% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Gisborne | Gisborne |
| region | Gisborne | Gisborne |
| Website | www.campioncollege.school.nz | www.saintmarysgis.school.nz |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Catholic School (Gisborne) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (70.6 vs 61.2).
- •St Mary's Catholic School (Gisborne) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (423 vs 437).
- •Campion College does better on roll size (475 vs 228).
- •St Mary's Catholic School (Gisborne) does better on roll growth (5 years) (9.8% vs -0.2%).
- •Campion College is the larger school with 475 students compared with 228.
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 St Mary's Catholic School (Gisborne)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Mary's Catholic School (Gisborne) ranks higher (70.6 vs 61.2 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 St Mary's Catholic School (Gisborne)?
About 88 m in a straight line, between Gisborne and Gisborne in Gisborne.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Campion College: 437. St Mary's Catholic School (Gisborne): 423. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Campion College and St Mary's Catholic School (Gisborne) rank in Gisborne?
Campion College is 1st of 15 and St Mary's Catholic School (Gisborne) is 1st of 18 among secondary (year 7-15) schools in Gisborne on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).