Overview
Sonrise Christian School is a state integrated composite school in Gisborne, Gisborne. It is a co-educational school. The school has 144 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 480 (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 Integrated
School TypeComposite
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityGisborne District
RegionGisborne
Urban/RuralLarge urban area
Postcode4010
MoE School ID1149
Student Demographics
Total Roll144
European/Pakeha38.2%
Maori41.7%
Pacific12.5%
Asian9.7%
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 EQI480
National Avg463
Contextabove-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)