Elgin School vs Makaraka School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Gisborne, New Zealand, 2.9 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
Makaraka School
Makaraka · State contributing · Years 1–6
100 students
| Measure | Elgin School Elgin-Gisborne, Gisborne | Makaraka School Makaraka, Gisborne |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 13 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #5 of 18 |
| National rank | – | #865 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 42 | 100 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 562 | 444 |
| Total roll | 42 | 100 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -38.7% | -18% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 83.3% | 42% |
| Pacific students | 9.5% | 3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Elgin-Gisborne | Makaraka |
| region | Gisborne | Gisborne |
| Website | www.elgin.schoolzone.net.nz | www.makaraka.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Makaraka School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (50.0 vs 12.5).
- •Makaraka School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (444 vs 562).
- •Makaraka School does better on roll size (100 vs 42).
- •Makaraka School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-18% vs -38.7%).
- •Makaraka School is the larger school with 100 students compared with 42.
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 Makaraka School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Makaraka School ranks higher (50.0 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 Makaraka School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Elgin-Gisborne and Makaraka in Gisborne.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Elgin School: 562. Makaraka School: 444. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Elgin School and Makaraka School rank in Gisborne?
Elgin School is unranked and Makaraka School is 5th of 18 among contributing schools in Gisborne on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).