Secondary Schools by University Entrance in New Plymouth District (2026)
Secondary schools ranked by the percentage of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award (Ministry of Education). Listed with official data; 7 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)UE: 77.4%
- 272Francis Douglas Memorial CollegeWestown · State integrated Secondary (Year 7-15)UE: 77.3%
- 363New Plymouth Girls' High SchoolNew Plymouth · State Secondary (Year 9-15)UE: 75.8%
- 465New Plymouth Boys' High SchoolNew Plymouth · State Secondary (Year 9-15)UE: 60%
- 530Waitara High SchoolWaitara · State Secondary (Year 9-15)UE: 46.8%
- 642Spotswood CollegeNew Plymouth · State Secondary (Year 9-15)UE: 42.8%
- 741Inglewood High SchoolInglewood · State Secondary (Year 9-15)UE: 40.2%
| # | School | Sector | UE | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sacred Heart Girls' College (N Plymouth) Fitzroy · Secondary (Year 7-15) · Years 7–13 | State integrated | 77.4% | 80.7 Top 10% | 414 | 729 |
| 2 | Francis Douglas Memorial College Westown · Secondary (Year 7-15) · Years 7–13 | State integrated | 77.3% | 71.9 Top 25% | 418 | 779 |
| 3 | New Plymouth Girls' High School New Plymouth · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 75.8% | 63.3 Top 50% | 447 | 1,290 |
| 4 | New Plymouth Boys' High School New Plymouth · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 60% | 65.0 Top 50% | 446 | 1,457 |
| 5 | Waitara High School Waitara · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 46.8% | 30.4 Lower 50% | 524 | 423 |
| 6 | Spotswood College New Plymouth · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 42.8% | 41.9 Lower 50% | 493 | 905 |
| 7 | Inglewood High School Inglewood · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 40.2% | 41.4 Lower 50% | 478 | 530 |
Sacred Heart Girls' College (N Plymouth) in Fitzroy leads the 2026 list of secondary schools by university entrance in New Plymouth District with UE 77.4%. Of the 7 schools shown, 5 are state, 2 are state integrated.
For the full picture see the wider Taranaki secondary schools by university entrance 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 ue results school in New Plymouth District?
Sacred Heart Girls' College (N Plymouth) in Fitzroy, Taranaki ranks first among secondary schools by university entrance in New Plymouth District with UE 77.4% (Equity Index (EQI): 414).
How are secondary schools by university entrance in New Plymouth District ranked?
Secondary schools ranked by the percentage of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award (Ministry of Education). Figures are the most recent published by the national authority and matched to the school directory.
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.