St John Bosco School (New Plymouth)
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026New Plymouth, Taranaki 4312 · New Plymouth District
#6 of 56 contributing schools in Taranaki
#295 of 1,559 nationally
About St John Bosco School (New Plymouth)
St John Bosco School (New Plymouth) is a state integrated 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 268 students. Formerly private (often church) schools integrated into the state system; charge compulsory attendance dues.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 74.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 6th of 56 ranked contributing schools in Taranaki. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (92th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (31th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 14.6%; pacific students 3.7%; international students 0%.
There are 20 schools in New Plymouth; St John Bosco School (New Plymouth) ranks 4th 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%)385
- Roll size (10%)268
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-1.1%
- 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 St John Bosco School (New Plymouth) by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 385
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 268
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -1.1%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 14.6%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 3.7%
- 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 St John Bosco School (New Plymouth) has changed over time.
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Schools near St John Bosco School (New Plymouth)
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 · 164 m away
Fitzroy School
Fitzroy · State contributing · Years 1–6
443 students · 359 m away
New Plymouth Girls' High School
New Plymouth · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,290 students · 765 m away
Merrilands School
New Plymouth · State contributing · Years 1–6
138 students · 1.4 km away
New Plymouth Boys' High School
New Plymouth · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,457 students · 1.8 km away
Central School Te Kura Waenga O Ngāmotu
New Plymouth · State contributing · Years 1–6
227 students · 2.1 km away
Welbourn School
New Plymouth · State contributing · Years 1–6
365 students · 2.5 km away
Highlands Intermediate
New Plymouth · State intermediate · Years 7–8
714 students · 2.8 km away
St Pius X School (New Plymouth)
New Plymouth · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
188 students · 3.2 km away
Vogeltown School
Vogeltown · State contributing · Years 1–6
337 students · 3.8 km away
Similar schools
State integrated contributing schools in Taranaki with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
St Joseph's School (New Plymouth)
New Plymouth · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
286 students
St Pius X School (New Plymouth)
New Plymouth · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
188 students
St Patrick's School (Inglewood)
Inglewood · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
60 students
St Patrick's School (Kaponga)
Kaponga · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
27 students
St Joseph's School (Hawera)
Hāwera · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
209 students
St Joseph's School (Opunake)
Opunake · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
124 students
Frequently asked questions
Is St John Bosco School (New Plymouth) a good school?
St John Bosco School (New Plymouth) has a Success Index (NZ) of 74.3 out of 100 (Top 25% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #6 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 St John Bosco School (New Plymouth) rank in Taranaki?
St John Bosco School (New Plymouth) ranks #6 of 56 contributing schools in Taranaki and #295 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend St John Bosco School (New Plymouth)?
St John Bosco School (New Plymouth) had 268 students in 2026, a change of -1% over five years.
Is St John Bosco School (New Plymouth) a primary school or a secondary school?
St John Bosco School (New Plymouth) is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state integrated school.
What other schools are near St John Bosco School (New Plymouth)?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of St John Bosco School (New Plymouth); they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.