Stratford Primary School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Stratford, Taranaki 4332 · Stratford District
#27 of 56 full primary schools in Taranaki
#937 of 1,559 nationally
About Stratford Primary School
Stratford Primary School is a state full primary located in Stratford, in the Stratford District territorial authority of Taranaki, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 444 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 47.6 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 27th of 56 ranked full primary schools in Taranaki. Its strongest component is roll size (83th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (29th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 27.5%; pacific students 5.6%; international students 0%.
There are 10 schools in Stratford; Stratford Primary School ranks 3rd of 9 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%)488
- Roll size (10%)444
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)5.5%
- 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 Stratford Primary School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 488
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 444
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 5.5%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 27.5%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 5.6%
- 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 Stratford Primary School has changed over time.
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Schools near Stratford Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
St Joseph's School (Stratford)
Stratford · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
155 students · 726 m away
Taranaki Diocesan School for Girls
Stratford · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
99 students · 899 m away
Avon School
Stratford · State full primary · Years 1–8
58 students · 1.4 km away
Stratford High School
Stratford · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
696 students · 1.5 km away
Stratford High School Teen Parent Unit
Stratford · State teen parent unit
· 1.6 km away
Pembroke School
Stratford · State full primary · Years 1–8
82 students · 4.7 km away
Midhirst School
Midhirst · State full primary · Years 1–8
139 students · 5.6 km away
Ngaere School
Stratford · State full primary · Years 1–8
162 students · 6.5 km away
Te Kura o Nga Ruahine Rangi
Mangatoki · State composite · Years 1–13
64 students · 10 km away
Eltham School
Eltham · State full primary · Years 1–8
131 students · 11 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Taranaki with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Waverley Primary School
Waverley · State full primary · Years 1–8
168 students
Devon Intermediate
Lynmouth · State intermediate · Years 7–8
349 students
Pembroke School
Stratford · State full primary · Years 1–8
82 students
Puketapu School (New Plymouth)
Bell Block · State full primary · Years 1–8
332 students
Waitotara School
Waitotara · State full primary · Years 1–8
42 students
Merrilands School
New Plymouth · State contributing · Years 1–6
138 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Stratford Primary School a good school?
Stratford Primary School has a Success Index (NZ) of 47.6 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #27 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 Stratford Primary School rank in Taranaki?
Stratford Primary School ranks #27 of 56 full primary schools in Taranaki and #937 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Stratford Primary School?
Stratford Primary School had 444 students in 2026, a change of +6% over five years.
Is Stratford Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Stratford Primary School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Stratford Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Stratford Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.