Kaiti School vs Wainui Beach School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Gisborne, New Zealand, 2.7 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kaiti School
Kaiti · State contributing · Years 1–6
415 students
Wainui Beach School
Wainui · State contributing · Years 1–6
239 students
| Measure | Kaiti School Kaiti, Gisborne | Wainui Beach School Wainui, Gisborne |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 34 Lower 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #11 of 18 | #2 of 18 |
| National rank | #1249 of 1,559 | #408 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 415 | 239 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 535 | 401 |
| Total roll | 415 | 239 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 10.1% | -1.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 90.4% | 18.4% |
| Pacific students | 13% | 3.8% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Kaiti | Wainui |
| region | Gisborne | Gisborne |
| Website | www.kaiti.school.nz | www.wainuibeach.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Wainui Beach School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (69.7 vs 33.6).
- •Wainui Beach School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (401 vs 535).
- •Kaiti School does better on roll size (415 vs 239).
- •Kaiti School does better on roll growth (5 years) (10.1% vs -1.6%).
- •Kaiti School is the larger school with 415 students compared with 239.
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 Kaiti School better than Wainui Beach School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Wainui Beach School ranks higher (69.7 vs 33.6 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 Kaiti School and Wainui Beach School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Kaiti and Wainui in Gisborne.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Kaiti School: 535. Wainui Beach School: 401. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Kaiti School and Wainui Beach School rank in Gisborne?
Kaiti School is 11th of 18 and Wainui Beach School is 2nd of 18 among contributing schools in Gisborne on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).