Puketapu School (New Plymouth)
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Bell Block, Taranaki 4312 · New Plymouth District
#40 of 56 full primary schools in Taranaki
#1161 of 1,559 nationally
About Puketapu School (New Plymouth)
Puketapu School (New Plymouth) is a state full primary located in Bell Block, in the New Plymouth District territorial authority of Taranaki, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 332 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 37.3 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 40th of 56 ranked full primary schools in Taranaki. Its strongest component is roll size (71th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (28th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 44.9%; pacific students 7.8%; international students 0%.
There are 2 schools in Bell Block; Puketapu School (New Plymouth) ranks 2nd of 2 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%)480
- Roll size (10%)332
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-2.4%
- 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 Puketapu School (New Plymouth) by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 480
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 332
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -2.4%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 44.9%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 7.8%
- 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 Puketapu School (New Plymouth) has changed over time.
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Schools near Puketapu School (New Plymouth)
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Bell Block School
Bell Block · State full primary · Years 1–8
473 students · 1.3 km away
Fitzroy School
Fitzroy · State contributing · Years 1–6
443 students · 4.9 km away
St John Bosco School (New Plymouth)
New Plymouth · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
268 students · 5.1 km away
Sacred Heart Girls' College (N Plymouth)
Fitzroy · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
729 students · 5.2 km away
Merrilands School
New Plymouth · State contributing · Years 1–6
138 students · 5.9 km away
New Plymouth Girls' High School
New Plymouth · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,290 students · 5.9 km away
Lepperton School
Lepperton · State full primary · Years 1–8
129 students · 6.5 km away
New Plymouth Boys' High School
New Plymouth · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,457 students · 6.9 km away
St Joseph's School (Waitara)
Waitara · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
91 students · 7.0 km away
Central School Te Kura Waenga O Ngāmotu
New Plymouth · State contributing · Years 1–6
227 students · 7.2 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Taranaki with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Pembroke School
Stratford · State full primary · Years 1–8
82 students
Merrilands School
New Plymouth · State contributing · Years 1–6
138 students
Mokoia School
Mokoia · State contributing · Years 1–6
24 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 Puketapu School (New Plymouth) a good school?
Puketapu School (New Plymouth) has a Success Index (NZ) of 37.3 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #40 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 Puketapu School (New Plymouth) rank in Taranaki?
Puketapu School (New Plymouth) ranks #40 of 56 full primary schools in Taranaki and #1161 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Puketapu School (New Plymouth)?
Puketapu School (New Plymouth) had 332 students in 2026, a change of -2% over five years.
Is Puketapu School (New Plymouth) a primary school or a secondary school?
Puketapu School (New Plymouth) is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Puketapu School (New Plymouth)?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Puketapu School (New Plymouth); they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.