Norfolk School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Inglewood, Taranaki 4388 · New Plymouth District
#16 of 56 full primary schools in Taranaki
#634 of 1,559 nationally
About Norfolk School
Norfolk School is a state full primary school located in Inglewood, in the New Plymouth District territorial authority of Taranaki, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 158 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 59.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 16th of 56 ranked full primary schools in Taranaki. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (65th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (42th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 19%; pacific students 2.5%; international students 0%.
There are 6 schools in Inglewood; Norfolk School ranks 1st of 6 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against full primary schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)434
- Roll size (10%)158
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)0%
- 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 Norfolk School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 434
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 158
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 0%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 19%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 2.5%
- 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 Norfolk School has changed over time.
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Schools near Norfolk School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
St Patrick's School (Inglewood)
Inglewood · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
60 students · 5.1 km away
Inglewood Primary School
Inglewood · State full primary · Years 1–8
394 students · 5.4 km away
Inglewood High School
Inglewood · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
530 students · 6.1 km away
Kaimata School
Inglewood · State full primary · Years 1–8
103 students · 6.8 km away
Waitoriki School
Inglewood · State full primary · Years 1–8
30 students · 7.5 km away
Ratapiko School
Ratapiko · State full primary · Years 1–8
24 students · 7.8 km away
Egmont Village School
Egmont Vllage · State full primary · Years 1–8
205 students · 9.6 km away
Midhirst School
Midhirst · State full primary · Years 1–8
139 students · 10 km away
Pembroke School
Stratford · State full primary · Years 1–8
82 students · 14 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Taranaki with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Egmont Village School
Egmont Vllage · State full primary · Years 1–8
205 students
Woodleigh School
New Plymouth · State contributing · Years 1–6
437 students
Bell Block School
Bell Block · State full primary · Years 1–8
473 students
Welbourn School
New Plymouth · State contributing · Years 1–6
365 students
Highlands Intermediate
New Plymouth · State intermediate · Years 7–8
714 students
Kaimata School
Inglewood · State full primary · Years 1–8
103 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Norfolk School a good school?
Norfolk School has a Success Index (NZ) of 59.6 out of 100 (Top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #16 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 Norfolk School rank in Taranaki?
Norfolk School ranks #16 of 56 full primary schools in Taranaki and #634 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Norfolk School?
Norfolk School had 158 students in 2026, a change of +0% over five years.
Is Norfolk School a primary school or a secondary school?
Norfolk School is classified as a full primary school covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Norfolk School?
There are 9 schools within 15 km of Norfolk School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.