Central School Te Kura Waenga O Ngāmotu
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026New Plymouth, Taranaki 4310 · New Plymouth District
#11 of 56 contributing schools in Taranaki
#508 of 1,559 nationally
About Central School Te Kura Waenga O Ngāmotu
Central School Te Kura Waenga O Ngāmotu is a state contributing located in New Plymouth, in the New Plymouth District territorial authority of Taranaki, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 227 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 64.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 11th of 56 ranked contributing schools in Taranaki. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (77th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (34th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 15.9%; pacific students 6.6%; international students 0%.
There are 20 schools in New Plymouth; Central School Te Kura Waenga O Ngāmotu ranks 7th of 19 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against contributing schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)417
- Roll size (10%)227
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-17.5%
- 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 Central School Te Kura Waenga O Ngāmotu by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 417
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 227
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -17.5%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 15.9%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 6.6%
- 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 Central School Te Kura Waenga O Ngāmotu has changed over time.
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Schools near Central School Te Kura Waenga O Ngāmotu
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
New Plymouth Boys' High School
New Plymouth · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,457 students · 609 m away
New Plymouth Girls' High School
New Plymouth · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,290 students · 1.4 km away
Welbourn School
New Plymouth · State contributing · Years 1–6
365 students · 1.8 km away
St Pius X School (New Plymouth)
New Plymouth · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
188 students · 1.8 km away
Highlands Intermediate
New Plymouth · State intermediate · Years 7–8
714 students · 1.9 km away
Sacred Heart Girls' College (N Plymouth)
Fitzroy · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
729 students · 2.1 km away
Westown School
New Plymouth · State contributing · Years 1–6
176 students · 2.1 km away
Merrilands School
New Plymouth · State contributing · Years 1–6
138 students · 2.1 km away
St John Bosco School (New Plymouth)
New Plymouth · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
268 students · 2.1 km away
West End Te Kura O Morere
New Plymouth · State contributing · Years 1–6
235 students · 2.1 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Taranaki with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Mangorei School
Highlands Park · State full primary · Years 1–8
290 students
Fitzroy School
Fitzroy · State contributing · Years 1–6
443 students
Frankley School
New Plymouth · State contributing · Years 1–6
256 students
Lepperton School
Lepperton · State full primary · Years 1–8
129 students
Ōmata School
Omata · State full primary · Years 1–8
207 students
Welbourn School
New Plymouth · State contributing · Years 1–6
365 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Central School Te Kura Waenga O Ngāmotu a good school?
Central School Te Kura Waenga O Ngāmotu has a Success Index (NZ) of 64.6 out of 100 (Top 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #11 of 56 in Taranaki. 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 Central School Te Kura Waenga O Ngāmotu rank in Taranaki?
Central School Te Kura Waenga O Ngāmotu ranks #11 of 56 contributing schools in Taranaki and #508 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Central School Te Kura Waenga O Ngāmotu?
Central School Te Kura Waenga O Ngāmotu had 227 students in 2026, a change of -17% over five years.
Is Central School Te Kura Waenga O Ngāmotu a primary school or a secondary school?
Central School Te Kura Waenga O Ngāmotu is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Central School Te Kura Waenga O Ngāmotu?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Central School Te Kura Waenga O Ngāmotu; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.