Welbourn School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026New Plymouth, Taranaki 4312 · New Plymouth District
#12 of 56 contributing schools in Taranaki
#556 of 1,559 nationally
About Welbourn School
Welbourn School is a state 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 365 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 63.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 12th of 56 ranked contributing schools in Taranaki. Its strongest component is roll size (75th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (28th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 21.9%; pacific students 4.1%; international students 0%.
There are 20 schools in New Plymouth; Welbourn School ranks 9th 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%)425
- Roll size (10%)365
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-11.8%
- 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 Welbourn School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 425
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 365
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -11.8%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 21.9%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 4.1%
- 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 Welbourn School has changed over time.
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Schools near Welbourn School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Highlands Intermediate
New Plymouth · State intermediate · Years 7–8
714 students · 343 m away
St Pius X School (New Plymouth)
New Plymouth · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
188 students · 907 m away
New Plymouth Boys' High School
New Plymouth · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,457 students · 1.3 km away
Merrilands School
New Plymouth · State contributing · Years 1–6
138 students · 1.4 km away
Vogeltown School
Vogeltown · State contributing · Years 1–6
337 students · 1.5 km away
New Plymouth Adventist Christian School
Vogeltown · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
63 students · 1.5 km away
Central School Te Kura Waenga O Ngāmotu
New Plymouth · State contributing · Years 1–6
227 students · 1.8 km away
New Plymouth Girls' High School
New Plymouth · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,290 students · 1.9 km away
Sacred Heart Girls' College (N Plymouth)
Fitzroy · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
729 students · 2.3 km away
Mangorei School
Highlands Park · State full primary · Years 1–8
290 students · 2.3 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Taranaki with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Lepperton School
Lepperton · State full primary · Years 1–8
129 students
Fitzroy School
Fitzroy · State contributing · Years 1–6
443 students
Frankley School
New Plymouth · State contributing · Years 1–6
256 students
Egmont Village School
Egmont Vllage · State full primary · Years 1–8
205 students
Central School Te Kura Waenga O Ngāmotu
New Plymouth · State contributing · Years 1–6
227 students
Norfolk School
Inglewood · State full primary · Years 1–8
158 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Welbourn School a good school?
Welbourn School has a Success Index (NZ) of 63.0 out of 100 (Top 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #12 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 Welbourn School rank in Taranaki?
Welbourn School ranks #12 of 56 contributing schools in Taranaki and #556 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Welbourn School?
Welbourn School had 365 students in 2026, a change of -12% over five years.
Is Welbourn School a primary school or a secondary school?
Welbourn School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Welbourn School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Welbourn School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.