New Plymouth Boys' High School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026New Plymouth, Taranaki 4342 · New Plymouth District
#3 of 16 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Taranaki
#137 of 486 nationally
About New Plymouth Boys' High School
New Plymouth Boys' High School is a state secondary (year 9-15) located in New Plymouth, in the New Plymouth District territorial authority of Taranaki, New Zealand. It caters for Years 9–13 and is a boys' school. In 2026 it enrolled 1,457 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 65.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand and 3rd of 16 ranked secondary (year 9-15) schools in Taranaki. Its strongest component is roll size (87th percentile), and its weakest is school leavers with ncea level 2+ (49th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 24.6%; pacific students 5%; international students 2.2%.
There are 20 schools in New Plymouth; New Plymouth Boys' High School ranks 6th of 19 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%)446
- Roll size (10%)1,457
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)15.3%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)81.7%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)60%
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 New Plymouth Boys' High School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 446
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 1,457
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 15.3%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 81.7%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 60%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 24.6%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 5%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 2.2%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at New Plymouth Boys' High School has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at New Plymouth Boys' High School has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at New Plymouth Boys' High School has changed over time.
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Schools near New Plymouth Boys' High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Central School Te Kura Waenga O Ngāmotu
New Plymouth · State contributing · Years 1–6
227 students · 609 m away
New Plymouth Girls' High School
New Plymouth · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,290 students · 1.0 km away
Welbourn School
New Plymouth · State contributing · Years 1–6
365 students · 1.3 km away
Highlands Intermediate
New Plymouth · State intermediate · Years 7–8
714 students · 1.4 km away
Merrilands School
New Plymouth · State contributing · Years 1–6
138 students · 1.5 km away
St Pius X School (New Plymouth)
New Plymouth · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
188 students · 1.6 km away
Sacred Heart Girls' College (N Plymouth)
Fitzroy · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
729 students · 1.7 km away
St John Bosco School (New Plymouth)
New Plymouth · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
268 students · 1.8 km away
Fitzroy School
Fitzroy · State contributing · Years 1–6
443 students · 2.1 km away
Vogeltown School
Vogeltown · State contributing · Years 1–6
337 students · 2.1 km away
Similar schools
State secondary (year 9-15) schools in Taranaki with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
New Plymouth Girls' High School
New Plymouth · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,290 students
Inglewood High School
Inglewood · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
530 students
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
Frequently asked questions
Is New Plymouth Boys' High School a good school?
New Plymouth Boys' High School has a Success Index (NZ) of 65.0 out of 100 (Top 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #3 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 New Plymouth Boys' High School rank in Taranaki?
New Plymouth Boys' High School ranks #3 of 16 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Taranaki and #137 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend New Plymouth Boys' High School?
New Plymouth Boys' High School had 1,457 students in 2026, a change of +15% over five years.
Is New Plymouth Boys' High School a primary school or a secondary school?
New Plymouth Boys' High School is classified as a secondary (year 9-15) covering Years 9–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near New Plymouth Boys' High School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of New Plymouth Boys' High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.