Gisborne Boys' High School vs Gisborne Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Gisborne, New Zealand, 431 m 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 Intermediate
Gisborne · State intermediate · Years 7–8
501 students
| Measure | Gisborne Boys' High School Gisborne, Gisborne | Gisborne Intermediate Gisborne, Gisborne |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 38 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #3 of 15 | #9 of 18 |
| National rank | #317 of 486 | #1149 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Intermediate |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 7–8 |
| Students | 790 | 501 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 486 | 486 |
| Total roll | 790 | 501 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 0.7% | -14.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 74.2% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 41.4% | – |
| Māori students | 58.1% | 51.5% |
| Pacific students | 10.1% | 5.4% |
| International students | 1% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Gisborne | Gisborne |
| region | Gisborne | Gisborne |
| Website | www.gisboyshigh.net | www.gisint.co.nz |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (38.3 vs 37.9).
- •Gisborne Boys' High School does better on roll size (790 vs 501).
- •Gisborne Boys' High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (0.7% vs -14.5%).
- •Gisborne Boys' High School is the larger school with 790 students compared with 501.
- •Gisborne Boys' High School is boys and Gisborne Intermediate 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 Intermediate?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Gisborne Boys' High School and Gisborne Intermediate?
About 431 m in a straight line, between Gisborne and Gisborne in Gisborne.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Gisborne Boys' High School: 486. Gisborne Intermediate: 486. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Gisborne Boys' High School and Gisborne Intermediate rank in Gisborne?
Gisborne Boys' High School is 3rd of 15 and Gisborne Intermediate is 9th of 18 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Gisborne on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).