Best state integrated schools in New Plymouth District (2026)
State integrated (mostly church-affiliated) schools. Ranked by the Success Index (NZ) from official New Zealand data; 8 schools in New Plymouth District, Taranaki. Rank positions shown on each profile are within New Zealand and Taranaki.
- 181Sacred Heart Girls' College (N Plymouth)Fitzroy · State integrated Secondary (Year 7-15)Equity Index (EQI) 414 · 729 students
- 279St Pius X School (New Plymouth)New Plymouth · State integrated ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 391 · 188 students
- 375St Joseph's School (New Plymouth)New Plymouth · State integrated ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 384 · 286 students
- 474St John Bosco School (New Plymouth)New Plymouth · State integrated ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 385 · 268 students
- 572Francis Douglas Memorial CollegeWestown · State integrated Secondary (Year 7-15)Equity Index (EQI) 418 · 779 students
- 654St Patrick's School (Inglewood)Inglewood · State integrated Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 436 · 60 students
- 752New Plymouth Adventist Christian SchoolVogeltown · State integrated Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 443 · 63 students
- 824St Joseph's School (Waitara)Waitara · State integrated Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 510 · 91 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sacred Heart Girls' College (N Plymouth) Fitzroy · Secondary (Year 7-15) · Years 7–13 | State integrated | 80.7 Top 10% | 414 | 729 |
| 2 | St Pius X School (New Plymouth) New Plymouth · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State integrated | 79.4 Top 10% | 391 | 188 |
| 3 | St Joseph's School (New Plymouth) New Plymouth · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State integrated | 74.5 Top 25% | 384 | 286 |
| 4 | St John Bosco School (New Plymouth) New Plymouth · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State integrated | 74.3 Top 25% | 385 | 268 |
| 5 | Francis Douglas Memorial College Westown · Secondary (Year 7-15) · Years 7–13 | State integrated | 71.9 Top 25% | 418 | 779 |
| 6 | St Patrick's School (Inglewood) Inglewood · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State integrated | 53.6 Top 50% | 436 | 60 |
| 7 | New Plymouth Adventist Christian School Vogeltown · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State integrated | 52.2 Top 50% | 443 | 63 |
| 8 | St Joseph's School (Waitara) Waitara · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State integrated | 24.3 Lower 50% | 510 | 91 |
Sacred Heart Girls' College (N Plymouth) in Fitzroy leads the 2026 list of state integrated schools in New Plymouth District with a Success Index (NZ) of 80.7. Of the 8 schools shown, 8 are state integrated.
For the full picture see the wider Taranaki state integrated schools rankings, every school on the New Plymouth District page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best integrated school in New Plymouth District?
Sacred Heart Girls' College (N Plymouth) in Fitzroy, Taranaki ranks first among state integrated schools in New Plymouth District with a Success Index (NZ) of 80.7 out of 100 (Equity Index (EQI): 414).
How are state integrated schools in New Plymouth District ranked?
Each school's Success Index (NZ) combines 5 factors: equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%), roll size (10%), roll growth (5 years) (15%), school leavers with ncea level 2+ (20%), school leavers with university entrance (10%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across New Zealand. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2026 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official New Zealand data (Ministry of Education – Schools Directory; Ministry of Education – School leaver attainment (Find a school)). The Equity Index describes the student community, not teaching quality.