Highlands Intermediate
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026New Plymouth, Taranaki 4310 · New Plymouth District
#17 of 56 intermediate schools in Taranaki
#692 of 1,559 nationally
About Highlands Intermediate
Highlands Intermediate is a state intermediate located in New Plymouth, in the New Plymouth District territorial authority of Taranaki, New Zealand. It caters for Years 7–8. In 2026 it enrolled 714 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 56.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of intermediate schools in New Zealand and 17th of 56 ranked intermediate schools in Taranaki. Its strongest component is roll size (97th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (28th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 21.7%; pacific students 3.1%; international students 0%.
There are 20 schools in New Plymouth; Highlands Intermediate ranks 11th of 19 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against intermediate schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)444
- Roll size (10%)714
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-2.4%
- 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 Highlands Intermediate by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 444
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 714
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -2.4%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 21.7%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 3.1%
- 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 Highlands Intermediate has changed over time.
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Schools near Highlands Intermediate
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Welbourn School
New Plymouth · State contributing · Years 1–6
365 students · 343 m away
St Pius X School (New Plymouth)
New Plymouth · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
188 students · 598 m away
Vogeltown School
Vogeltown · State contributing · Years 1–6
337 students · 1.2 km away
New Plymouth Adventist Christian School
Vogeltown · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
63 students · 1.3 km away
New Plymouth Boys' High School
New Plymouth · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,457 students · 1.4 km away
Merrilands School
New Plymouth · State contributing · Years 1–6
138 students · 1.7 km away
Central School Te Kura Waenga O Ngāmotu
New Plymouth · State contributing · Years 1–6
227 students · 1.9 km away
Woodleigh School
New Plymouth · State contributing · Years 1–6
437 students · 2.2 km away
New Plymouth Girls' High School
New Plymouth · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,290 students · 2.2 km away
Westown School
New Plymouth · State contributing · Years 1–6
176 students · 2.3 km away
Similar schools
State intermediate schools in Taranaki with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Kaimata School
Inglewood · State full primary · Years 1–8
103 students
Urenui School
Urenui · State contributing · Years 1–6
101 students
Vogeltown School
Vogeltown · State contributing · Years 1–6
337 students
Bell Block School
Bell Block · State full primary · Years 1–8
473 students
Woodleigh School
New Plymouth · State contributing · Years 1–6
437 students
Norfolk School
Inglewood · State full primary · Years 1–8
158 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Highlands Intermediate a good school?
Highlands Intermediate has a Success Index (NZ) of 56.9 out of 100 (Top 50% of intermediate schools in New Zealand) and ranks #17 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 Highlands Intermediate rank in Taranaki?
Highlands Intermediate ranks #17 of 56 intermediate schools in Taranaki and #692 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Highlands Intermediate?
Highlands Intermediate had 714 students in 2026, a change of -2% over five years.
Is Highlands Intermediate a primary school or a secondary school?
Highlands Intermediate is classified as a intermediate covering Years 7–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Highlands Intermediate?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Highlands Intermediate; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.