Gisborne Central School vs Makauri School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Gisborne, New Zealand, 7.2 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gisborne Central School
Whataupoko · State contributing · Years 1–6
379 students
Makauri School
Gisborne · State contributing · Years 1–6
165 students
| Measure | Gisborne Central School Whataupoko, Gisborne | Makauri School Gisborne, Gisborne |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 61 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #3 of 18 | #4 of 18 |
| National rank | #607 of 1,559 | #761 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 379 | 165 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 430 | 438 |
| Total roll | 379 | 165 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -8.4% | -19.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 33% | 20.6% |
| Pacific students | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Whataupoko | Gisborne |
| region | Gisborne | Gisborne |
| Website | www.gisbornecentral.school.nz | www.makauri.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Gisborne Central School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (60.9 vs 54.7).
- •Gisborne Central School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (430 vs 438).
- •Gisborne Central School does better on roll size (379 vs 165).
- •Gisborne Central School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-8.4% vs -19.5%).
- •Gisborne Central School is the larger school with 379 students compared with 165.
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 Central School better than Makauri School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Gisborne Central School ranks higher (60.9 vs 54.7 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 Central School and Makauri School?
About 7.2 km in a straight line, between Whataupoko and Gisborne in Gisborne.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Gisborne Central School: 430. Makauri School: 438. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Gisborne Central School and Makauri School rank in Gisborne?
Gisborne Central School is 3rd of 18 and Makauri School is 4th of 18 among contributing schools in Gisborne on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).