Gisborne Intermediate vs Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Horouta Wananga
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Gisborne, New Zealand, 656 m 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
Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Horouta Wananga
Te Hapara · State composite · Years 1–13
186 students
| Measure | Gisborne Intermediate Gisborne, Gisborne | Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Horouta Wananga Te Hapara, Gisborne |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 38 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #9 of 18 | #8 of 15 |
| National rank | #1149 of 1,559 | #413 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Intermediate | Composite |
| Year range | Years 7–8 | Years 1–13 |
| Students | 501 | 186 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 486 | 519 |
| Total roll | 501 | 186 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -14.5% | -0.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 51.5% | 100% |
| Pacific students | 5.4% | 3.8% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Gisborne | Te Hapara |
| region | Gisborne | Gisborne |
| Website | www.gisint.co.nz | horoutawananga.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Gisborne Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (37.9 vs 24.2).
- •Gisborne Intermediate does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (486 vs 519).
- •Gisborne Intermediate does better on roll size (501 vs 186).
- •Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Horouta Wananga does better on roll growth (5 years) (-0.6% vs -14.5%).
- •Gisborne Intermediate is the larger school with 501 students compared with 186.
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 Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Horouta Wananga?
On the Success Index (NZ), Gisborne Intermediate ranks higher (37.9 vs 24.2 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 Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Horouta Wananga?
About 656 m in a straight line, between Gisborne and Te Hapara in Gisborne.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Gisborne Intermediate: 486. Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Horouta Wananga: 519. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Gisborne Intermediate and Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Horouta Wananga rank in Gisborne?
Gisborne Intermediate is 9th of 18 and Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Horouta Wananga is 8th of 15 among intermediate schools in Gisborne on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).