Gisborne Girls' High School vs TKKM o Nga Uri A Maui
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Gisborne, New Zealand, 1.6 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gisborne Girls' High School
Te Hapara · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
691 students
TKKM o Nga Uri A Maui
Gisborne · State composite · Years 1–13
221 students
| Measure | Gisborne Girls' High School Te Hapara, Gisborne | TKKM o Nga Uri A Maui Gisborne, Gisborne |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 35 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #4 of 15 | #5 of 15 |
| National rank | #339 of 486 | #347 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Composite |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 1–13 |
| Students | 691 | 221 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 488 | 515 |
| Total roll | 691 | 221 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -10.6% | 23.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 71.3% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 47.1% | – |
| Māori students | 59.2% | 99.5% |
| Pacific students | 7.7% | 0% |
| International students | 1.7% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Te Hapara | Gisborne |
| region | Gisborne | Gisborne |
| Website | www.gisbornegirlshigh.school.nz | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (35.0 vs 34.6).
- •Gisborne Girls' High School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (488 vs 515).
- •Gisborne Girls' High School does better on roll size (691 vs 221).
- •TKKM o Nga Uri A Maui does better on roll growth (5 years) (23.3% vs -10.6%).
- •Gisborne Girls' High School is the larger school with 691 students compared with 221.
- •Gisborne Girls' High School is girls and TKKM o Nga Uri A Maui 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 Girls' High School better than TKKM o Nga Uri A Maui?
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 Girls' High School and TKKM o Nga Uri A Maui?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Te Hapara and Gisborne in Gisborne.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Gisborne Girls' High School: 488. TKKM o Nga Uri A Maui: 515. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Gisborne Girls' High School and TKKM o Nga Uri A Maui rank in Gisborne?
Gisborne Girls' High School is 4th of 15 and TKKM o Nga Uri A Maui is 5th of 15 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Gisborne on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).