Gisborne Central School vs Turanganui-A-Kiwa Activity Centre
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Gisborne, New Zealand, 906 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gisborne Central School
Whataupoko ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
379 students
Turanganui-A-Kiwa Activity Centre
Gisborne ยท State activity centre
| Measure | Gisborne Central School Whataupoko, Gisborne | Turanganui-A-Kiwa Activity Centre Gisborne, Gisborne |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 61 Top 50% | โ Not rated |
| Region rank | #3 of 18 | โ |
| National rank | #607 of 1,559 | โ |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Activity Centre |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | โ |
| Students | 379 | โ |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 430 | 569 |
| Total roll | 379 | โ |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -8.4% | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 33% | โ |
| Pacific students | 0.3% | โ |
| International students | 0% | โ |
| suburb or town | Whataupoko | Gisborne |
| region | Gisborne | Gisborne |
| Website | www.gisbornecentral.school.nz | โ |
The verdict
- โขGisborne Central School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (430 vs 569).
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 Turanganui-A-Kiwa Activity Centre?
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 Central School and Turanganui-A-Kiwa Activity Centre?
About 906 m in a straight line, between Whataupoko and Gisborne in Gisborne.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Gisborne Central School: 430. Turanganui-A-Kiwa Activity Centre: 569. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Gisborne Central School and Turanganui-A-Kiwa Activity Centre rank in Gisborne?
Gisborne Central School is 3rd of 18 and Turanganui-A-Kiwa Activity Centre is unranked among contributing schools in Gisborne on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).