Inglewood High School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Inglewood, Taranaki 4347 · New Plymouth District
#8 of 16 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Taranaki
#292 of 486 nationally
About Inglewood High School
Inglewood High School is a state secondary (year 9-15) located in Inglewood, in the New Plymouth District territorial authority of Taranaki, New Zealand. It caters for Years 9–13. In 2026 it enrolled 530 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 41.4 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand and 8th of 16 ranked secondary (year 9-15) schools in Taranaki. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (65th percentile), and its weakest is school leavers with ncea level 2+ (14th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 24.9%; pacific students 1.9%; international students 0.9%.
There are 6 schools in Inglewood; Inglewood High School ranks 6th of 6 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against secondary (year 9-15) schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)478
- Roll size (10%)530
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)33.4%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)66.4%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)40.2%
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 Inglewood High School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 478
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 530
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 33.4%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 66.4%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 40.2%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 24.9%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 1.9%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 0.9%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Inglewood High School has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Inglewood High School has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Inglewood High School has changed over time.
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Schools near Inglewood High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Inglewood Primary School
Inglewood · State full primary · Years 1–8
394 students · 940 m away
St Patrick's School (Inglewood)
Inglewood · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
60 students · 1.7 km away
Egmont Village School
Egmont Vllage · State full primary · Years 1–8
205 students · 4.0 km away
Waitoriki School
Inglewood · State full primary · Years 1–8
30 students · 5.3 km away
Norfolk School
Inglewood · State full primary · Years 1–8
158 students · 6.1 km away
Kaimata School
Inglewood · State full primary · Years 1–8
103 students · 8.8 km away
Mangorei School
Highlands Park · State full primary · Years 1–8
290 students · 10 km away
Lepperton School
Lepperton · State full primary · Years 1–8
129 students · 11 km away
New Plymouth Adventist Christian School
Vogeltown · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
63 students · 12 km away
Ratapiko School
Ratapiko · State full primary · Years 1–8
24 students · 12 km away
Similar schools
State secondary (year 9-15) schools in Taranaki with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Coastal Taranaki School
Okato · State composite · Years 1–13
243 students
Spotswood College
New Plymouth · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
905 students
Stratford High School
Stratford · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
696 students
Opunake High School
Opunake · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
315 students
New Plymouth Girls' High School
New Plymouth · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,290 students
Te Paepae o Aotea
Hāwera · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
863 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Inglewood High School a good school?
Inglewood High School has a Success Index (NZ) of 41.4 out of 100 (Lower 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #8 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 Inglewood High School rank in Taranaki?
Inglewood High School ranks #8 of 16 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Taranaki and #292 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Inglewood High School?
Inglewood High School had 530 students in 2026, a change of +33% over five years.
Is Inglewood High School a primary school or a secondary school?
Inglewood High School is classified as a secondary (year 9-15) covering Years 9–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Inglewood High School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Inglewood High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.