Gisborne Boys' High School vs Gisborne Central School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Gisborne, New Zealand, 1.9 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gisborne Boys' High School
Gisborne · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
790 students
Gisborne Central School
Whataupoko · State contributing · Years 1–6
379 students
| Measure | Gisborne Boys' High School Gisborne, Gisborne | Gisborne Central School Whataupoko, Gisborne |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 38 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #3 of 15 | #3 of 18 |
| National rank | #317 of 486 | #607 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 790 | 379 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 486 | 430 |
| Total roll | 790 | 379 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 0.7% | -8.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 74.2% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 41.4% | – |
| Māori students | 58.1% | 33% |
| Pacific students | 10.1% | 0.3% |
| International students | 1% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Gisborne | Whataupoko |
| region | Gisborne | Gisborne |
| Website | www.gisboyshigh.net | www.gisbornecentral.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Gisborne Central School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (60.9 vs 38.3).
- •Gisborne Central School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (430 vs 486).
- •Gisborne Boys' High School does better on roll size (790 vs 379).
- •Gisborne Boys' High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (0.7% vs -8.4%).
- •Gisborne Boys' High School is the larger school with 790 students compared with 379.
- •Gisborne Boys' High School is boys and Gisborne Central School is co-educational.
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 Gisborne Boys' High School better than Gisborne Central School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Gisborne Central School ranks higher (60.9 vs 38.3 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 Gisborne Boys' High School and Gisborne Central School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Gisborne and Whataupoko in Gisborne.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Gisborne Boys' High School: 486. Gisborne Central School: 430. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Gisborne Boys' High School and Gisborne Central School rank in Gisborne?
Gisborne Boys' High School is 3rd of 15 and Gisborne Central School is 3rd of 18 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Gisborne on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).