Spotswood College
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026New Plymouth, Taranaki 4344 · New Plymouth District
#7 of 16 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Taranaki
#285 of 486 nationally
About Spotswood College
Spotswood College 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. In 2026 it enrolled 905 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 41.9 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand and 7th of 16 ranked secondary (year 9-15) schools in Taranaki. Its strongest component is roll size (72th percentile), and its weakest is school leavers with university entrance (18th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 36.7%; pacific students 4.1%; international students 2.4%.
There are 20 schools in New Plymouth; Spotswood College ranks 14th 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%)493
- Roll size (10%)905
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)21.5%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)72.1%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)42.8%
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 Spotswood College by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 493
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 905
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 21.5%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 72.1%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 42.8%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 36.7%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 4.1%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 2.4%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Spotswood College has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Spotswood College has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Spotswood College has changed over time.
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Schools near Spotswood College
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Te Pi'ipi'inga Kakano Mai I Rangiatea
Spotswood · State composite · Years 1–13
132 students · 209 m away
Spotswood Primary School
New Plymouth · State contributing · Years 1–6
222 students · 321 m away
Moturoa School
New Plymouth · State contributing · Years 1–6
147 students · 792 m away
Marfell Community School
New Plymouth · State contributing · Years 1–6
141 students · 908 m away
St Joseph's School (New Plymouth)
New Plymouth · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
286 students · 1.5 km away
Devon Intermediate
Lynmouth · State intermediate · Years 7–8
349 students · 1.8 km away
Francis Douglas Memorial College
Westown · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
779 students · 1.9 km away
West End Te Kura O Morere
New Plymouth · State contributing · Years 1–6
235 students · 2.0 km away
Westown School
New Plymouth · State contributing · Years 1–6
176 students · 2.4 km away
Frankley School
New Plymouth · State contributing · Years 1–6
256 students · 2.8 km away
Similar schools
State secondary (year 9-15) schools in Taranaki with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
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
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
Te Paepae o Aotea
Hāwera · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
863 students
Te Pi'ipi'inga Kakano Mai I Rangiatea
Spotswood · State composite · Years 1–13
132 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Spotswood College a good school?
Spotswood College has a Success Index (NZ) of 41.9 out of 100 (Lower 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #7 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 Spotswood College rank in Taranaki?
Spotswood College ranks #7 of 16 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Taranaki and #285 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Spotswood College?
Spotswood College had 905 students in 2026, a change of +22% over five years.
Is Spotswood College a primary school or a secondary school?
Spotswood College is classified as a secondary (year 9-15) covering Years 9–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Spotswood College?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Spotswood College; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.