Ilminster Intermediate vs Te Wharau School (Gisborne)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Gisborne, New Zealand, 267 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ilminster Intermediate
Gisborne · State intermediate · Years 7–8
308 students
Te Wharau School (Gisborne)
Kaiti · State contributing · Years 1–6
341 students
| Measure | Ilminster Intermediate Gisborne, Gisborne | Te Wharau School (Gisborne) Kaiti, Gisborne |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 28 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #12 of 18 | #13 of 18 |
| National rank | #1375 of 1,559 | #1401 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Intermediate | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 7–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 308 | 341 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 508 | 514 |
| Total roll | 308 | 341 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -24.7% | -28.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 58.1% | 78.9% |
| Pacific students | 6.2% | 10% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Gisborne | Kaiti |
| region | Gisborne | Gisborne |
| Website | www.ilminster.school.nz | www.tewharau.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (27.7 vs 26.8).
- •Ilminster Intermediate does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (508 vs 514).
- •Te Wharau School (Gisborne) does better on roll size (341 vs 308).
- •Ilminster Intermediate does better on roll growth (5 years) (-24.7% vs -28.8%).
- •Te Wharau School (Gisborne) is the larger school with 341 students compared with 308.
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 Ilminster Intermediate better than Te Wharau School (Gisborne)?
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 Ilminster Intermediate and Te Wharau School (Gisborne)?
About 267 m in a straight line, between Gisborne and Kaiti in Gisborne.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Ilminster Intermediate: 508. Te Wharau School (Gisborne): 514. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Ilminster Intermediate and Te Wharau School (Gisborne) rank in Gisborne?
Ilminster Intermediate is 12th of 18 and Te Wharau School (Gisborne) is 13th of 18 among intermediate schools in Gisborne on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).