Taranaki Diocesan School for Girls
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Stratford, Taranaki 4352 · Stratford District
#5 of 16 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Taranaki
#163 of 486 nationally
About Taranaki Diocesan School for Girls
Taranaki Diocesan School for Girls is a state integrated secondary (year 9-15) located in Stratford, in the Stratford District territorial authority of Taranaki, New Zealand. It caters for Years 9–13 and is a girls' school. In 2026 it enrolled 99 students. Formerly private (often church) schools integrated into the state system; charge compulsory attendance dues.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 61.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand and 5th of 16 ranked secondary (year 9-15) schools in Taranaki. Its strongest component is school leavers with university entrance (88th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (12th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 9.1%; pacific students 3%; international students 1%.
There are 10 schools in Stratford; Taranaki Diocesan School for Girls ranks 1st of 9 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%)461
- Roll size (10%)99
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)24.2%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)92.3%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)88.5%
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 Taranaki Diocesan School for Girls by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 461
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 99
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 24.2%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 92.3%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 88.5%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 9.1%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 3%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 1%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Taranaki Diocesan School for Girls has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Taranaki Diocesan School for Girls has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Taranaki Diocesan School for Girls has changed over time.
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Schools near Taranaki Diocesan School for Girls
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Stratford Primary School
Stratford · State full primary · Years 1–8
444 students · 899 m away
St Joseph's School (Stratford)
Stratford · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
155 students · 1.4 km away
Stratford High School
Stratford · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
696 students · 1.6 km away
Stratford High School Teen Parent Unit
Stratford · State teen parent unit
· 1.6 km away
Avon School
Stratford · State full primary · Years 1–8
58 students · 2.2 km away
Pembroke School
Stratford · State full primary · Years 1–8
82 students · 4.6 km away
Midhirst School
Midhirst · State full primary · Years 1–8
139 students · 4.8 km away
Ngaere School
Stratford · State full primary · Years 1–8
162 students · 7.3 km away
Toko School
Stratford · State full primary · Years 1–8
109 students · 11 km away
Te Kura o Nga Ruahine Rangi
Mangatoki · State composite · Years 1–13
64 students · 11 km away
Similar schools
State integrated secondary (year 9-15) schools in Taranaki with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Frequently asked questions
Is Taranaki Diocesan School for Girls a good school?
Taranaki Diocesan School for Girls has a Success Index (NZ) of 61.2 out of 100 (Top 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #5 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 Taranaki Diocesan School for Girls rank in Taranaki?
Taranaki Diocesan School for Girls ranks #5 of 16 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Taranaki and #163 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Taranaki Diocesan School for Girls?
Taranaki Diocesan School for Girls had 99 students in 2026, a change of +24% over five years.
Is Taranaki Diocesan School for Girls a primary school or a secondary school?
Taranaki Diocesan School for Girls is classified as a secondary (year 9-15) covering Years 9–13. It is a state integrated school.
What other schools are near Taranaki Diocesan School for Girls?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Taranaki Diocesan School for Girls; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.