Lepperton School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Lepperton, Taranaki 4373 · New Plymouth District
#15 of 56 full primary schools in Taranaki
#612 of 1,559 nationally
About Lepperton School
Lepperton School is a state full primary located in Lepperton, in the New Plymouth District territorial authority of Taranaki, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 129 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 60.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 15th of 56 ranked full primary schools in Taranaki. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (73th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (35th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 19.4%; pacific students 2.3%; international students 0%.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against full primary schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)423
- Roll size (10%)129
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-24.9%
- 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 Lepperton School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 423
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 129
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -24.9%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 19.4%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 2.3%
- 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 Lepperton School has changed over time.
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Schools near Lepperton School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Huirangi School
Huirangi · State contributing · Years 1–6
109 students · 3.6 km away
Bell Block School
Bell Block · State full primary · Years 1–8
473 students · 6.3 km away
St Joseph's School (Waitara)
Waitara · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
91 students · 6.5 km away
Puketapu School (New Plymouth)
Bell Block · State full primary · Years 1–8
332 students · 6.5 km away
Waitara Central School
Waitara · State contributing · Years 1–6
184 students · 6.7 km away
Tikorangi School
Waitara · State contributing · Years 1–6
168 students · 6.8 km away
Manukorihi Intermediate
Waitara · State intermediate · Years 7–8
210 students · 7.5 km away
Waitara High School
Waitara · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
423 students · 7.9 km away
Waitara East School
Waitara · State contributing · Years 1–6
204 students · 8.1 km away
Waitoriki School
Inglewood · State full primary · Years 1–8
30 students · 8.5 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Taranaki with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Fitzroy School
Fitzroy · State contributing · Years 1–6
443 students
Frankley School
New Plymouth · State contributing · Years 1–6
256 students
Welbourn School
New Plymouth · State contributing · Years 1–6
365 students
Central School Te Kura Waenga O Ngāmotu
New Plymouth · State contributing · Years 1–6
227 students
Egmont Village School
Egmont Vllage · State full primary · Years 1–8
205 students
Mangorei School
Highlands Park · State full primary · Years 1–8
290 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Lepperton School a good school?
Lepperton School has a Success Index (NZ) of 60.7 out of 100 (Top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #15 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 Lepperton School rank in Taranaki?
Lepperton School ranks #15 of 56 full primary schools in Taranaki and #612 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Lepperton School?
Lepperton School had 129 students in 2026, a change of -25% over five years.
Is Lepperton School a primary school or a secondary school?
Lepperton School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Lepperton School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Lepperton School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.