Francis Douglas Memorial College
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Westown, Taranaki 4343 · New Plymouth District
#2 of 16 secondary (year 7-15) schools in Taranaki
#95 of 486 nationally
About Francis Douglas Memorial College
Francis Douglas Memorial College is a state integrated secondary (year 7-15) located in Westown, in the New Plymouth District territorial authority of Taranaki, New Zealand. It caters for Years 7–13 and is a boys' school. In 2026 it enrolled 779 students. Formerly private (often church) schools integrated into the state system; charge compulsory attendance dues.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 71.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of secondary (year 7-15) schools in New Zealand and 2nd of 16 ranked secondary (year 7-15) schools in Taranaki. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (85th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (14th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 20.4%; pacific students 3%; international students 0%.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against secondary (year 7-15) schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)418
- Roll size (10%)779
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-1.3%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)94.8%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)77.3%
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 Francis Douglas Memorial College by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 418
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 779
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -1.3%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 94.8%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 77.3%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 20.4%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 3%
- 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 Francis Douglas Memorial College has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Francis Douglas Memorial College has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Francis Douglas Memorial College has changed over time.
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Schools near Francis Douglas Memorial College
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Marfell Community School
New Plymouth · State contributing · Years 1–6
141 students · 957 m away
Taranaki Activity Centre
New Plymouth · State activity centre
· 1.0 km away
Woodleigh School
New Plymouth · State contributing · Years 1–6
437 students · 1.1 km away
Frankley School
New Plymouth · State contributing · Years 1–6
256 students · 1.1 km away
Westown School
New Plymouth · State contributing · Years 1–6
176 students · 1.3 km away
Te Pi'ipi'inga Kakano Mai I Rangiatea
Spotswood · State composite · Years 1–13
132 students · 1.8 km away
Spotswood College
New Plymouth · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
905 students · 1.9 km away
Spotswood Primary School
New Plymouth · State contributing · Years 1–6
222 students · 1.9 km away
Devon Intermediate
Lynmouth · State intermediate · Years 7–8
349 students · 2.0 km away
St Joseph's School (New Plymouth)
New Plymouth · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
286 students · 2.0 km away
Similar schools
State integrated secondary (year 7-15) schools in Taranaki with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Frequently asked questions
Is Francis Douglas Memorial College a good school?
Francis Douglas Memorial College has a Success Index (NZ) of 71.9 out of 100 (Top 25% of secondary (year 7-15) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #2 of 16 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 Francis Douglas Memorial College rank in Taranaki?
Francis Douglas Memorial College ranks #2 of 16 secondary (year 7-15) schools in Taranaki and #95 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Francis Douglas Memorial College?
Francis Douglas Memorial College had 779 students in 2026, a change of -1% over five years.
Is Francis Douglas Memorial College a primary school or a secondary school?
Francis Douglas Memorial College is classified as a secondary (year 7-15) covering Years 7–13. It is a state integrated school.
What other schools are near Francis Douglas Memorial College?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Francis Douglas Memorial College; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.