Overview
Gisborne Boys' High School is a state secondary (year 9-15) school in Gisborne, Gisborne. It is a boys school school. The school has 806 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 486 (above-average equity need). The school does not have an enrolment scheme. It is located in the Gisborne District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeSecondary (Year 9-15)
Co-Ed StatusBoys School
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityGisborne District
RegionGisborne
Urban/RuralLarge urban area
Postcode4040
MoE School ID209
Student Demographics
Total Roll806
European/Pakeha43.9%
Maori59.4%
Pacific9.7%
Asian6.8%
Ethnicity Distribution
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Equity Index (EQI)
The Equity Index replaced the decile system in 2023. It measures the socio-economic context of a school's student community. A higher EQI indicates greater equity need (more disadvantaged). The national average is approximately 463.
School EQI486
National Avg463
Contextabove-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)