Gisborne Intermediate vs Motu School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Gisborne, New Zealand, 61 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gisborne Intermediate
Gisborne · State intermediate · Years 7–8
501 students
Motu School
Motu · State full primary · Years 1–8
7 students
| Measure | Gisborne Intermediate Gisborne, Gisborne | Motu School Motu, Gisborne |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 38 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #9 of 18 | – |
| National rank | #1149 of 1,559 | – |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Intermediate | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 7–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 501 | 7 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 486 | 488 |
| Total roll | 501 | 7 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -14.5% | -22.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 51.5% | 57.1% |
| Pacific students | 5.4% | 0% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Gisborne | Motu |
| region | Gisborne | Gisborne |
| Website | www.gisint.co.nz | – |
The verdict
- •Gisborne Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (37.9 vs 28.8).
- •Gisborne Intermediate does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (486 vs 488).
- •Gisborne Intermediate does better on roll size (501 vs 7).
- •Gisborne Intermediate does better on roll growth (5 years) (-14.5% vs -22.2%).
- •Gisborne Intermediate is the larger school with 501 students compared with 7.
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 Intermediate better than Motu School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Gisborne Intermediate ranks higher (37.9 vs 28.8 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 Intermediate and Motu School?
About 61 km in a straight line, between Gisborne and Motu in Gisborne.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Gisborne Intermediate: 486. Motu School: 488. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Gisborne Intermediate and Motu School rank in Gisborne?
Gisborne Intermediate is 9th of 18 and Motu School is unranked among intermediate schools in Gisborne on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).