Overview
St Mary's Catholic School (Gisborne) is a state integrated contributing school in Gisborne, Gisborne. It is a co-educational school. The school has 208 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 423 (below-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 TypeContributing
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityGisborne District
RegionGisborne
Urban/RuralLarge urban area
Postcode4040
MoE School ID2680
Student Demographics
Total Roll208
European/Pakeha47.1%
Maori15.9%
Pacific8.7%
Asian39.9%
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 EQI423
National Avg463
Contextbelow-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)