St Mary's Catholic School (Gisborne) vs Te Hapara School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Gisborne, New Zealand, 1.0 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Mary's Catholic School (Gisborne)
Gisborne · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
228 students
Te Hapara School
Te Hapara · State contributing · Years 1–6
205 students
| Measure | St Mary's Catholic School (Gisborne) Gisborne, Gisborne | Te Hapara School Te Hapara, Gisborne |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 71 Top 25% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1 of 18 | #15 of 18 |
| National rank | #385 of 1,559 | #1467 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 228 | 205 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 423 | 524 |
| Total roll | 228 | 205 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 9.8% | -20% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 16.7% | 75.6% |
| Pacific students | 8.8% | 17.6% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Gisborne | Te Hapara |
| region | Gisborne | Gisborne |
| Website | www.saintmarysgis.school.nz | – |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Catholic School (Gisborne) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (70.6 vs 22.6).
- •St Mary's Catholic School (Gisborne) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (423 vs 524).
- •St Mary's Catholic School (Gisborne) does better on roll size (228 vs 205).
- •St Mary's Catholic School (Gisborne) does better on roll growth (5 years) (9.8% vs -20%).
- •St Mary's Catholic School (Gisborne) is the larger school with 228 students compared with 205.
- •St Mary's Catholic School (Gisborne) is a state integrated school while Te Hapara School is a state school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 St Mary's Catholic School (Gisborne) better than Te Hapara School?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Mary's Catholic School (Gisborne) ranks higher (70.6 vs 22.6 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 St Mary's Catholic School (Gisborne) and Te Hapara School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Gisborne and Te Hapara in Gisborne.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
St Mary's Catholic School (Gisborne): 423. Te Hapara School: 524. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do St Mary's Catholic School (Gisborne) and Te Hapara School rank in Gisborne?
St Mary's Catholic School (Gisborne) is 1st of 18 and Te Hapara School is 15th of 18 among contributing schools in Gisborne on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).