Schools in Stratford District, Taranaki (2026)
12 schools · 1,970 students · 10 state, 2 state integrated · median Equity Index (EQI) 480.
Stratford District, in Taranaki, has 12 schools in New Zealand's 2026 data, together educating about 1,970 students. By level there are 9 full primary, 2 secondary (year 9-15), 1 teen parent unit; by sector 10 state, 2 state integrated.
The median Equity Index (EQI) across Stratford District's schools is 480, above the Taranaki median of 473. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
8 of the 12 schools qualify for the Success Index (NZ). The highest-scoring is Taranaki Diocesan School for Girls (61.2, top 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools nationally), followed by St Joseph's School (Stratford) (51.2, top 50% of full primary schools nationally), and Stratford Primary School (47.6, lower 50% of full primary schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are Stratford High School (696 students), Stratford Primary School (444 students), Ngaere School (162 students). One school is single-sex.
Schools are spread across 3 suburbs or towns, with the most in Stratford (10), Midhirst (1), Makahu (1).
Ranked schools in Stratford District
Ordered by Success Index (NZ). Rank positions shown on each profile are within New Zealand and Taranaki.
- 161Taranaki Diocesan School for GirlsStratford · State integrated Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 461 · 99 students
- 251St Joseph's School (Stratford)Stratford · State integrated Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 444 · 155 students
- 348Stratford Primary SchoolStratford · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 488 · 444 students
- 443Toko SchoolStratford · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 461 · 109 students
- 541Midhirst SchoolMidhirst · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 477 · 139 students
- 639Ngaere SchoolStratford · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 471 · 162 students
- 737Stratford High SchoolStratford · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 500 · 696 students
- 834Pembroke SchoolStratford · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 480 · 82 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Taranaki Diocesan School for Girls Stratford · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State integrated | 61.2 Top 50% | 461 | 99 |
| 2 | St Joseph's School (Stratford) Stratford · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State integrated | 51.2 Top 50% | 444 | 155 |
| 3 | Stratford Primary School Stratford · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 47.6 Lower 50% | 488 | 444 |
| 4 | Toko School Stratford · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 42.7 Lower 50% | 461 | 109 |
| 5 | Midhirst School Midhirst · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 41.4 Lower 50% | 477 | 139 |
| 6 | Ngaere School Stratford · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 39.3 Lower 50% | 471 | 162 |
| 7 | Stratford High School Stratford · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 37.3 Lower 50% | 500 | 696 |
| 8 | Pembroke School Stratford · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 33.9 Lower 50% | 480 | 82 |
Other schools in Stratford District
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Equity Index (EQI), or a school type that is not scored.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Stratford District?
Taranaki Diocesan School for Girls is the highest-ranked school in Stratford District with a Success Index (NZ) of 61.2 out of 100 (Top 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand).
How many schools are in Stratford District?
Stratford District has 12 schools (2 secondary (year 9-15), 9 full primary, 1 teen parent unit) educating 1,970 students in 2026.
What is the typical Equity Index (EQI) in Stratford District?
The median Equity Index (EQI) across schools in Stratford District is 480. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.