Elgin School vs Gisborne Girls' High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Gisborne, New Zealand, 1.2 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elgin School
Elgin-Gisborne · State contributing · Years 1–6
42 students
Gisborne Girls' High School
Te Hapara · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
691 students
| Measure | Elgin School Elgin-Gisborne, Gisborne | Gisborne Girls' High School Te Hapara, Gisborne |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 13 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #4 of 15 |
| National rank | – | #339 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 42 | 691 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 562 | 488 |
| Total roll | 42 | 691 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -38.7% | -10.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 71.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 47.1% |
| Māori students | 83.3% | 59.2% |
| Pacific students | 9.5% | 7.7% |
| International students | 0% | 1.7% |
| suburb or town | Elgin-Gisborne | Te Hapara |
| region | Gisborne | Gisborne |
| Website | www.elgin.schoolzone.net.nz | www.gisbornegirlshigh.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Gisborne Girls' High School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (35.0 vs 12.5).
- •Gisborne Girls' High School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (488 vs 562).
- •Gisborne Girls' High School does better on roll size (691 vs 42).
- •Gisborne Girls' High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-10.6% vs -38.7%).
- •Gisborne Girls' High School is the larger school with 691 students compared with 42.
- •Elgin School 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 Elgin School better than Gisborne Girls' High School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Gisborne Girls' High School ranks higher (35.0 vs 12.5 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 Elgin School and Gisborne Girls' High School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Elgin-Gisborne and Te Hapara in Gisborne.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Elgin School: 562. Gisborne Girls' High School: 488. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Elgin School and Gisborne Girls' High School rank in Gisborne?
Elgin School is unranked and Gisborne Girls' High School is 4th of 15 among contributing schools in Gisborne on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).