Ilminster Intermediate vs Tūranga Tangata Rite
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Gisborne, New Zealand, 2.1 km 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
Tūranga Tangata Rite
Gisborne · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
29 students
| Measure | Ilminster Intermediate Gisborne, Gisborne | Tūranga Tangata Rite Gisborne, Gisborne |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 28 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #12 of 18 | – |
| National rank | #1375 of 1,559 | – |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Intermediate | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 7–8 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 308 | 29 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 508 | 569 |
| Total roll | 308 | 29 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -24.7% | 140% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 58.1% | 100% |
| Pacific students | 6.2% | 3.4% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Gisborne | Gisborne |
| region | Gisborne | Gisborne |
| Website | www.ilminster.school.nz | sites.google.com/ttr.school.nz/ttr-kura-website/home |
The verdict
- •Ilminster Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (27.7 vs 11.5).
- •Ilminster Intermediate does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (508 vs 569).
- •Ilminster Intermediate does better on roll size (308 vs 29).
- •Tūranga Tangata Rite does better on roll growth (5 years) (140% vs -24.7%).
- •Ilminster Intermediate is the larger school with 308 students compared with 29.
- •Ilminster Intermediate is a state school while Tūranga Tangata Rite is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Tūranga Tangata Rite?
On the Success Index (NZ), Ilminster Intermediate ranks higher (27.7 vs 11.5 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 Ilminster Intermediate and Tūranga Tangata Rite?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Gisborne and Gisborne in Gisborne.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Ilminster Intermediate: 508. Tūranga Tangata Rite: 569. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Ilminster Intermediate and Tūranga Tangata Rite rank in Gisborne?
Ilminster Intermediate is 12th of 18 and Tūranga Tangata Rite is unranked among intermediate schools in Gisborne on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).