Makaraka School vs Ngatapa School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Gisborne, New Zealand, 17 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Makaraka School
Makaraka ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
100 students
Ngatapa School
Gisborne ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
9 students
| Measure | Makaraka School Makaraka, Gisborne | Ngatapa School Gisborne, Gisborne |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 50 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #5 of 18 | โ |
| National rank | #865 of 1,559 | โ |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 100 | 9 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 444 | 456 |
| Total roll | 100 | 9 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -18% | -48% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 42% | 44.4% |
| Pacific students | 3% | 0% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Makaraka | Gisborne |
| region | Gisborne | Gisborne |
| Website | www.makaraka.school.nz | www.ngatapa.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขMakaraka School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (50.0 vs 41.7).
- โขMakaraka School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (444 vs 456).
- โขMakaraka School does better on roll size (100 vs 9).
- โขMakaraka School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-18% vs -48%).
- โขMakaraka School is the larger school with 100 students compared with 9.
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 Makaraka School better than Ngatapa School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Makaraka School ranks higher (50.0 vs 41.7 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 Makaraka School and Ngatapa School?
About 17 km in a straight line, between Makaraka and Gisborne in Gisborne.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Makaraka School: 444. Ngatapa School: 456. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Makaraka School and Ngatapa School rank in Gisborne?
Makaraka School is 5th of 18 and Ngatapa School is unranked among contributing schools in Gisborne on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).