Avon School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Stratford, Taranaki 4332 · Stratford District
About Avon School
Avon School is a state full primary located in Stratford, in the Stratford District territorial authority of Taranaki, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 58 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 16.4 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (56th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (3th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 56.9%; pacific students 20.7%; international students 0%.
There are 10 schools in Stratford; Avon School ranks 9th of 9 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against full primary schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)549
- Roll size (10%)58
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)33.9%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)–
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)–
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Avon School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 549
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 58
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 33.9%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 56.9%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 20.7%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 0%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Avon School has changed over time.
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Schools near Avon School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
St Joseph's School (Stratford)
Stratford · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
155 students · 774 m away
Stratford Primary School
Stratford · State full primary · Years 1–8
444 students · 1.4 km away
Stratford High School Teen Parent Unit
Stratford · State teen parent unit
· 1.6 km away
Stratford High School
Stratford · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
696 students · 1.6 km away
Taranaki Diocesan School for Girls
Stratford · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
99 students · 2.2 km away
Ngaere School
Stratford · State full primary · Years 1–8
162 students · 5.1 km away
Pembroke School
Stratford · State full primary · Years 1–8
82 students · 5.7 km away
Midhirst School
Midhirst · State full primary · Years 1–8
139 students · 6.9 km away
Eltham School
Eltham · State full primary · Years 1–8
131 students · 9.3 km away
Te Kura o Nga Ruahine Rangi
Mangatoki · State composite · Years 1–13
64 students · 9.4 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Taranaki with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Manaia School (Taranaki)
Manaia · State full primary · Years 1–8
54 students
Marfell Community School
New Plymouth · State contributing · Years 1–6
141 students
Ramanui School
Hāwera · State contributing · Years 1–6
62 students
TKKM o Tamarongo
Opunake · State full primary · Years 1–8
24 students
Waitara Central School
Waitara · State contributing · Years 1–6
184 students
Westown School
New Plymouth · State contributing · Years 1–6
176 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Avon School a good school?
Avon School has a Success Index (NZ) of 16.4 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand). The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Avon School rank in Taranaki?
Avon School is not ranked: schools need a published Equity Index (EQI) and at least 60 students to be ranked.
How many students attend Avon School?
Avon School had 58 students in 2026, a change of +34% over five years.
Is Avon School a primary school or a secondary school?
Avon School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Avon School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Avon School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.