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Muriwai School

A state full primary (years 1–8) in Muriwai, Gisborne, with 60 students on its Jul 2026 roll.

Y1 Y13 Years 1–8
On the roll60at Jul 2026
EQI · socio-economic521more socio-economic barriers — not a quality measure
Enrolment zoneNono home zone
StudentsCo-edRural other

Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Muriwai School, Ministry school number 2617 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method

On the roll

60students

Muriwai School had 60 students enrolled at Jul 2026.

Māori 60100%
European/Pākehā 610%
Other <5

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 60 students on the roll, so they sum to about 112%, 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

521EQI

more socio-economic barriers

344 national median 461 569 521

← fewer barriersmore barriers →

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

Muriwai 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

TypeFull Primary
Year levelsYears 1–8
AuthorityState
StudentsCo-Educational
Ministry number2617
Address1684 Wharerata Road, Muriwai, Gisborne
Territorial authorityGisborne District
RegionGisborne
Language of instructionAll students taught in te reo Māori
BoardingNo
Opened1858-11-17

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

SchoolTypeYearsRollDistance
Manutuke School CompositeYears 1–13 229 8.6 km
Makaraka School ContributingYears 1–6 99 12.2 km
Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Hawaiki Hou CompositeYears 1–13 84 12.5 km
Awapuni School (Gisborne) ContributingYears 1–6 299 12.6 km
Elgin School ContributingYears 1–6 39 12.9 km
Gisborne Intermediate IntermediateYears 7–8 507 13.1 km
Tūranga Tangata Rite Secondary (Year 9-15)Years 9–13 27 13.1 km
Gisborne Boys' High School Secondary (Year 9-15)Years 9–13 797 13.3 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

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Common questions

What year levels does Muriwai School cover?

Muriwai School is a full primary, which covers years 1–8.

How many students attend Muriwai School?

60 students were on the roll at Jul 2026, according to the Ministry of Education's school directory.

Does Muriwai School have an enrolment zone?

No. Muriwai School does not operate an enrolment scheme, so enrolment is not restricted to a home zone.

Is Muriwai School a state school?

Muriwai School is a state school.

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