Schools in Mangapapa
Gisborne · Hawke's Bay & Gisborne
There is 1 school in and around Mangapapa, Gisborne (Hawke's Bay & Gisborne) — 1 primary. Mangapapa School is the highest-scoring on the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite, which compares every school against its EQI peer group. Each profile is source-linked to Education Counts, ERO and the Ministry of Education.
1 school · refreshed from Education Counts 2026-07-12. Full methodology.
Schools in Mangapapa ranked by value-added score
The SchoolsNearMe composite scores every level against its EQI peer group, so it surfaces schools that get the most out of their students — not just the most advantaged intake. How it's calculated.
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What the record says about Mangapapa schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Mangapapa School
Mangapapa School received a Te Ara Huarau review in March 2023. The ERO found that school leaders demonstrate clear understanding of their roles with decision-making aligned to priorities, and that leadership continually adapts strategy to deliver on school goals. The school maintains a positive and inclusive culture that builds relational trust and teacher agency, with a composite score of 85.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Mangapapa schools
What schools are in Mangapapa?
Mangapapa, Gisborne has 1 school on our records (1 primary): Mangapapa School. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Mangapapa?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Mangapapa School ranks highest among Mangapapa schools (78/100). "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Mangapapa?
Many New Zealand state schools operate an enrolment zone (home zone), so your home address — not just the suburb — determines which in-zone state schools you can enrol at. Living in Mangapapa does not guarantee a place at any particular school. Check each school's current zone with the school directly or use our by-address tool to see which schools cover a specific Mangapapa address.
Decile or EQI — how are Mangapapa schools rated for socio-economic need?
New Zealand replaced the decile system with the Equity Index (EQI) in 2023. A lower EQI means a more socio-economically advantaged community; a higher EQI means greater need. EQI is a funding tool, not a quality measure — a high-EQI school can outperform a low-EQI one. The SchoolsNearMe composite controls for EQI so a school serving a more disadvantaged community isn't unfairly penalised.
Source data: Education Counts (NCEA, retention, destinations, discipline, funding) · Ministry of Education (roll, EQI, identity) · Education Review Office (reviews).