Marfell Community School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026New Plymouth, Taranaki 4310 · New Plymouth District
#54 of 56 contributing schools in Taranaki
#1476 of 1,559 nationally
About Marfell Community School
Marfell Community School 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 141 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 22.3 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 54th of 56 ranked contributing schools in Taranaki. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (64th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (5th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 66%; pacific students 6.4%; international students 0%.
There are 20 schools in New Plymouth; Marfell Community School ranks 19th 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%)542
- Roll size (10%)141
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)22.4%
- 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 Marfell Community School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 542
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 141
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 22.4%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 66%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 6.4%
- 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 Marfell Community School has changed over time.
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Schools near Marfell Community School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
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Spotswood · State composite · Years 1–13
132 students · 894 m away
Spotswood College
New Plymouth · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
905 students · 908 m away
Francis Douglas Memorial College
Westown · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
779 students · 957 m away
Spotswood Primary School
New Plymouth · State contributing · Years 1–6
222 students · 966 m away
St Joseph's School (New Plymouth)
New Plymouth · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
286 students · 1.4 km away
Moturoa School
New Plymouth · State contributing · Years 1–6
147 students · 1.5 km away
Devon Intermediate
Lynmouth · State intermediate · Years 7–8
349 students · 1.5 km away
Westown School
New Plymouth · State contributing · Years 1–6
176 students · 1.6 km away
West End Te Kura O Morere
New Plymouth · State contributing · Years 1–6
235 students · 1.7 km away
Woodleigh School
New Plymouth · State contributing · Years 1–6
437 students · 1.9 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Taranaki with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Waitara Central School
Waitara · State contributing · Years 1–6
184 students
Avon School
Stratford · State full primary · Years 1–8
58 students
Westown School
New Plymouth · State contributing · Years 1–6
176 students
Waitara East School
Waitara · State contributing · Years 1–6
204 students
Manaia School (Taranaki)
Manaia · State full primary · Years 1–8
54 students
Ramanui School
Hāwera · State contributing · Years 1–6
62 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Marfell Community School a good school?
Marfell Community School has a Success Index (NZ) of 22.3 out of 100 (Lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #54 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 Marfell Community School rank in Taranaki?
Marfell Community School ranks #54 of 56 contributing schools in Taranaki and #1476 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Marfell Community School?
Marfell Community School had 141 students in 2026, a change of +22% over five years.
Is Marfell Community School a primary school or a secondary school?
Marfell Community School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Marfell Community School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Marfell Community School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.