Overview
Mangapapa School is a state contributing school in Mangapapa, Gisborne. It is a co-educational school. The school has 376 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 478 (above-average equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Gisborne District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeContributing
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityGisborne District
RegionGisborne
Urban/RuralLarge urban area
Postcode4010
MoE School ID2597
Student Demographics
Total Roll376
European/Pakeha38%
Maori51.9%
Pacific2.4%
Asian9.3%
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 EQI478
National Avg463
Contextabove-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)