Ngatapa School vs Waerenga-O-Kuri School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Gisborne, New Zealand, 12 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ngatapa School
Gisborne ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
9 students
Waerenga-O-Kuri School
Waerengaokuri ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
34 students
| Measure | Ngatapa School Gisborne, Gisborne | Waerenga-O-Kuri School Waerengaokuri, Gisborne |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 42 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | โ | โ |
| National rank | โ | โ |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1โ8 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 9 | 34 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 456 | 443 |
| Total roll | 9 | 34 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -48% | -26.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 44.4% | 38.2% |
| Pacific students | 0% | 0% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Gisborne | Waerengaokuri |
| region | Gisborne | Gisborne |
| Website | www.ngatapa.school.nz | โ |
The verdict
- โขWaerenga-O-Kuri School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (48.9 vs 41.7).
- โขWaerenga-O-Kuri School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (443 vs 456).
- โขWaerenga-O-Kuri School does better on roll size (34 vs 9).
- โขWaerenga-O-Kuri School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-26.5% vs -48%).
- โขWaerenga-O-Kuri School is the larger school with 34 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 Ngatapa School better than Waerenga-O-Kuri School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Waerenga-O-Kuri School ranks higher (48.9 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 Ngatapa School and Waerenga-O-Kuri School?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Gisborne and Waerengaokuri in Gisborne.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Ngatapa School: 456. Waerenga-O-Kuri School: 443. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Ngatapa School and Waerenga-O-Kuri School rank in Gisborne?
Ngatapa School is unranked and Waerenga-O-Kuri School is unranked among full primary schools in Gisborne on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).