Makaraka School vs Waerenga-O-Kuri 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 · State contributing · Years 1–6
100 students
Waerenga-O-Kuri School
Waerengaokuri · State full primary · Years 1–8
34 students
| Measure | Makaraka School Makaraka, Gisborne | Waerenga-O-Kuri School Waerengaokuri, Gisborne |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 50 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #5 of 18 | – |
| National rank | #865 of 1,559 | – |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 100 | 34 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 444 | 443 |
| Total roll | 100 | 34 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -18% | -26.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 42% | 38.2% |
| Pacific students | 3% | 0% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Makaraka | Waerengaokuri |
| region | Gisborne | Gisborne |
| Website | www.makaraka.school.nz | – |
The verdict
- •Makaraka School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (50.0 vs 48.9).
- •Waerenga-O-Kuri School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (443 vs 444).
- •Makaraka School does better on roll size (100 vs 34).
- •Makaraka School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-18% vs -26.5%).
- •Makaraka School is the larger school with 100 students compared with 34.
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 Waerenga-O-Kuri School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Makaraka School ranks higher (50.0 vs 48.9 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 Waerenga-O-Kuri School?
About 17 km in a straight line, between Makaraka and Waerengaokuri in Gisborne.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Makaraka School: 444. Waerenga-O-Kuri School: 443. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Makaraka School and Waerenga-O-Kuri School rank in Gisborne?
Makaraka School is 5th of 18 and Waerenga-O-Kuri School is unranked among contributing schools in Gisborne on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).