State-integrated · Composite · Co-ed
Sonrise Christian School
A state-integrated composite (years 1–13) in Riverdale, Gisborne, with 143 students on its Jul 2026 roll.
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Sonrise Christian School, Ministry school number 1149 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
On the roll
143students
Sonrise Christian School had 143 students enrolled at Jul 2026.
These add up to more than the roll. The Ministry records ethnicity as total response: a student who identifies with more than one ethnicity is counted in each. Percentages are each group's share of the 143 students on the roll, so they sum to about 115%, not 100%.
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Roll at Jul 2026; groups under 5 students shown as “<5” · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
Equity Index
480EQI
moderate socio-economic barriers
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What EQI measures
The Equity Index estimates the extent to which a school's students face socio-economic barriers to achievement. It describes the community a school serves — it does not measure school quality, teaching, or student outcomes. A school facing more barriers can be an outstanding school. For independent evaluation, read the school's ERO reports. What EQI means →
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Equity Index, 2565 schools; national range 344–569 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
Who may enrol
Sonrise Christian School does not operate an enrolment scheme. There is no home zone, and enrolment is not restricted by where a student lives. How enrolment zones work →
School details
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Contact details as published by the school to the Ministry · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
Nearby schools
| School | Type | Years | Roll | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TKKM o Nga Uri A Maui | Composite | Years 1–13 | 215 | 0.5 km |
| Te Whare Whai Hua Teenage Parent Centre | Teen Parent Unit | — | — | 0.7 km |
| Lytton High School | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Years 9–13 | 578 | 0.7 km |
| Campion College | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Years 7–13 | 478 | 0.7 km |
| St Mary's Catholic School (Gisborne) | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 222 | 0.8 km |
| Riverdale School (Gisborne) | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 148 | 0.9 km |
| Te Hapara School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 191 | 1.3 km |
| Elgin School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 39 | 1.5 km |
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Distances are straight-line, from the Ministry's directory coordinates — approximate · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
Compare with a similar school
- Sonrise Christian School vs TKKM o Nga Uri A Maui
- Sonrise Christian School vs Lytton High School
- Sonrise Christian School vs Campion College
Common questions
What year levels does Sonrise Christian School cover?
Sonrise Christian School is a composite, which covers years 1–13.
How many students attend Sonrise Christian School?
143 students were on the roll at Jul 2026, according to the Ministry of Education's school directory.
Does Sonrise Christian School have an enrolment zone?
No. Sonrise Christian School does not operate an enrolment scheme, so enrolment is not restricted to a home zone.
Is Sonrise Christian School a state school?
Sonrise Christian School is a state-integrated school.