Schools in Stratford, Taranaki (2026)
10 schools · 1,813 students · 8 state, 2 state integrated · median Equity Index (EQI) 488.
Ranked schools in Stratford
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
- 539Ngaere SchoolStratford · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 471 · 162 students
- 637Stratford High SchoolStratford · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 500 · 696 students
- 734Pembroke 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 | Ngaere School Stratford · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 39.3 Lower 50% | 471 | 162 |
| 6 | Stratford High School Stratford · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 37.3 Lower 50% | 500 | 696 |
| 7 | Pembroke School Stratford · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 33.9 Lower 50% | 480 | 82 |
Other schools in Stratford
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?
Taranaki Diocesan School for Girls is the highest-ranked school in Stratford 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?
Stratford has 10 schools (2 secondary (year 9-15), 7 full primary, 1 teen parent unit) educating 1,813 students in 2026.
What is the typical Equity Index (EQI) in Stratford?
The median Equity Index (EQI) across schools in Stratford is 488. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.