Schools in New Plymouth, Taranaki (2026)
20 schools · 7,834 students · 17 state, 3 state integrated · median Equity Index (EQI) 447.
New Plymouth, in Taranaki, has 20 schools in New Zealand's 2026 data, together educating about 7,834 students. By level there are 13 contributing, 3 secondary (year 9-15), 2 full primary, 1 intermediate, 1 activity centre; by sector 17 state, 3 state integrated.
The median Equity Index (EQI) across New Plymouth's schools is 447, below the Taranaki median of 473. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
18 of the 20 schools qualify for the Success Index (NZ). The highest-scoring is Oakura School (81.1, top 10% of full primary schools nationally), followed by St Pius X School (New Plymouth) (79.4, top 10% of contributing schools nationally), and St Joseph's School (New Plymouth) (74.5, top 25% of contributing schools nationally). 2 schools sit in the top 10% of New Zealand for their type. Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are New Plymouth Boys' High School (1,457 students), New Plymouth Girls' High School (1,290 students), Spotswood College (905 students). 2 schools are single-sex.
Ranked schools in New Plymouth
Ordered by Success Index (NZ). Rank positions shown on each profile are within New Zealand and Taranaki.
- 181Oakura SchoolNew Plymouth · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 390 · 376 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
- 570Woodleigh SchoolNew Plymouth · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 437 · 437 students
- 665New Plymouth Boys' High SchoolNew Plymouth · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 446 · 1,457 students
- 765Central School Te Kura Waenga O NgāmotuNew Plymouth · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 417 · 227 students
- 863New Plymouth Girls' High SchoolNew Plymouth · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 447 · 1,290 students
- 963Welbourn SchoolNew Plymouth · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 425 · 365 students
- 1063Frankley SchoolNew Plymouth · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 422 · 256 students
- 1157Highlands IntermediateNew Plymouth · State IntermediateEquity Index (EQI) 444 · 714 students
- 1245Moturoa SchoolNew Plymouth · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 458 · 147 students
- 1344West End Te Kura O MorereNew Plymouth · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 462 · 235 students
- 1442Spotswood CollegeNew Plymouth · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 493 · 905 students
- 1535Merrilands SchoolNew Plymouth · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 479 · 138 students
- 1628Spotswood Primary SchoolNew Plymouth · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 507 · 222 students
- 1727Westown SchoolNew Plymouth · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 533 · 176 students
- 1822Marfell Community SchoolNew Plymouth · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 542 · 141 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oakura School New Plymouth · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 81.1 Top 10% | 390 | 376 |
| 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 | Woodleigh School New Plymouth · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 69.8 Top 25% | 437 | 437 |
| 6 | New Plymouth Boys' High School New Plymouth · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 65.0 Top 50% | 446 | 1,457 |
| 7 | Central School Te Kura Waenga O Ngāmotu New Plymouth · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 64.6 Top 50% | 417 | 227 |
| 8 | New Plymouth Girls' High School New Plymouth · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 63.3 Top 50% | 447 | 1,290 |
| 9 | Welbourn School New Plymouth · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 63.0 Top 50% | 425 | 365 |
| 10 | Frankley School New Plymouth · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 62.8 Top 50% | 422 | 256 |
| 11 | Highlands Intermediate New Plymouth · Intermediate · Years 7–8 | State | 56.9 Top 50% | 444 | 714 |
| 12 | Moturoa School New Plymouth · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 44.9 Lower 50% | 458 | 147 |
| 13 | West End Te Kura O Morere New Plymouth · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 44.1 Lower 50% | 462 | 235 |
| 14 | Spotswood College New Plymouth · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 41.9 Lower 50% | 493 | 905 |
| 15 | Merrilands School New Plymouth · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 35.3 Lower 50% | 479 | 138 |
| 16 | Spotswood Primary School New Plymouth · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 27.5 Lower 50% | 507 | 222 |
| 17 | Westown School New Plymouth · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 26.5 Lower 50% | 533 | 176 |
| 18 | Marfell Community School New Plymouth · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 22.3 Lower 50% | 542 | 141 |
Other schools in New Plymouth
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 New Plymouth?
Oakura School is the highest-ranked school in New Plymouth with a Success Index (NZ) of 81.1 out of 100 (Top 10% of full primary schools in New Zealand).
How many schools are in New Plymouth?
New Plymouth has 20 schools (2 full primary, 13 contributing, 3 secondary (year 9-15), 1 intermediate, 1 activity centre) educating 7,834 students in 2026.
What is the typical Equity Index (EQI) in New Plymouth?
The median Equity Index (EQI) across schools in New Plymouth is 447. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.