Merrilands School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026New Plymouth, Taranaki 4312 · New Plymouth District
#41 of 56 contributing schools in Taranaki
#1202 of 1,559 nationally
About Merrilands School
Merrilands 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 138 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 35.3 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 41st of 56 ranked contributing schools in Taranaki. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (40th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (33th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 36.2%; pacific students 13.8%; international students 0%.
There are 20 schools in New Plymouth; Merrilands School ranks 15th 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%)479
- Roll size (10%)138
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-25.6%
- 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 Merrilands School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 479
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 138
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -25.6%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 36.2%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 13.8%
- 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 Merrilands School has changed over time.
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Schools near Merrilands School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Sacred Heart Girls' College (N Plymouth)
Fitzroy · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
729 students · 1.2 km away
New Plymouth Girls' High School
New Plymouth · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,290 students · 1.2 km away
St John Bosco School (New Plymouth)
New Plymouth · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
268 students · 1.4 km away
Welbourn School
New Plymouth · State contributing · Years 1–6
365 students · 1.4 km away
New Plymouth Boys' High School
New Plymouth · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,457 students · 1.5 km away
Fitzroy School
Fitzroy · State contributing · Years 1–6
443 students · 1.7 km away
Highlands Intermediate
New Plymouth · State intermediate · Years 7–8
714 students · 1.7 km away
Central School Te Kura Waenga O Ngāmotu
New Plymouth · State contributing · Years 1–6
227 students · 2.1 km away
St Pius X School (New Plymouth)
New Plymouth · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
188 students · 2.2 km away
New Plymouth Adventist Christian School
Vogeltown · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
63 students · 2.8 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Taranaki with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Mokoia School
Mokoia · State contributing · Years 1–6
24 students
Pembroke School
Stratford · State full primary · Years 1–8
82 students
Puketapu School (New Plymouth)
Bell Block · State full primary · Years 1–8
332 students
Midhirst School
Midhirst · State full primary · Years 1–8
139 students
Ngamatapouri School
Waitotara · State full primary · Years 1–8
8 students
Inglewood Primary School
Inglewood · State full primary · Years 1–8
394 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Merrilands School a good school?
Merrilands School has a Success Index (NZ) of 35.3 out of 100 (Lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #41 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 Merrilands School rank in Taranaki?
Merrilands School ranks #41 of 56 contributing schools in Taranaki and #1202 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Merrilands School?
Merrilands School had 138 students in 2026, a change of -26% over five years.
Is Merrilands School a primary school or a secondary school?
Merrilands School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Merrilands School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Merrilands School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.