Ilminster Intermediate vs Waikirikiri School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Gisborne, New Zealand, 1.1 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
Waikirikiri School
Kaiti · State full primary · Years 1–8
219 students
| Measure | Ilminster Intermediate Gisborne, Gisborne | Waikirikiri School Kaiti, Gisborne |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 28 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #12 of 18 | #14 of 18 |
| National rank | #1375 of 1,559 | #1446 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Intermediate | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 7–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 308 | 219 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 508 | 559 |
| Total roll | 308 | 219 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -24.7% | 8.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 58.1% | 99.1% |
| Pacific students | 6.2% | 6.4% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Gisborne | Kaiti |
| region | Gisborne | Gisborne |
| Website | www.ilminster.school.nz | – |
The verdict
- •Ilminster Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (27.7 vs 24.1).
- •Ilminster Intermediate does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (508 vs 559).
- •Ilminster Intermediate does better on roll size (308 vs 219).
- •Waikirikiri School does better on roll growth (5 years) (8.8% vs -24.7%).
- •Ilminster Intermediate is the larger school with 308 students compared with 219.
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 Waikirikiri School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Ilminster Intermediate ranks higher (27.7 vs 24.1 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 Waikirikiri School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Gisborne and Kaiti in Gisborne.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Ilminster Intermediate: 508. Waikirikiri School: 559. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Ilminster Intermediate and Waikirikiri School rank in Gisborne?
Ilminster Intermediate is 12th of 18 and Waikirikiri School is 14th of 18 among intermediate schools in Gisborne on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).