Westown School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026New Plymouth, Taranaki 4343 · New Plymouth District
#48 of 56 contributing schools in Taranaki
#1407 of 1,559 nationally
About Westown School
Westown 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 176 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 26.5 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 48th of 56 ranked contributing schools in Taranaki. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (68th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (8th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 50%; pacific students 13.6%; international students 0%.
There are 20 schools in New Plymouth; Westown School ranks 18th 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%)533
- Roll size (10%)176
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)37.5%
- 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 Westown School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 533
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 176
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 37.5%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 50%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 13.6%
- 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 Westown School has changed over time.
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Schools near Westown School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Woodleigh School
New Plymouth · State contributing · Years 1–6
437 students · 1.0 km away
Francis Douglas Memorial College
Westown · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
779 students · 1.3 km away
Devon Intermediate
Lynmouth · State intermediate · Years 7–8
349 students · 1.3 km away
West End Te Kura O Morere
New Plymouth · State contributing · Years 1–6
235 students · 1.3 km away
Vogeltown School
Vogeltown · State contributing · Years 1–6
337 students · 1.5 km away
St Joseph's School (New Plymouth)
New Plymouth · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
286 students · 1.5 km away
Marfell Community School
New Plymouth · State contributing · Years 1–6
141 students · 1.6 km away
St Pius X School (New Plymouth)
New Plymouth · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
188 students · 1.7 km away
Taranaki Activity Centre
New Plymouth · State activity centre
· 1.7 km away
Central School Te Kura Waenga O Ngāmotu
New Plymouth · State contributing · Years 1–6
227 students · 2.1 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Taranaki with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Waitara East School
Waitara · State contributing · Years 1–6
204 students
Waitara Central School
Waitara · State contributing · Years 1–6
184 students
Marfell Community School
New Plymouth · State contributing · Years 1–6
141 students
Ahititi School
Ahititi · State full primary · Years 1–8
14 students
Eltham School
Eltham · State full primary · Years 1–8
131 students
Hāwera Primary School
Hāwera · State contributing · Years 1–6
165 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Westown School a good school?
Westown School has a Success Index (NZ) of 26.5 out of 100 (Lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #48 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 Westown School rank in Taranaki?
Westown School ranks #48 of 56 contributing schools in Taranaki and #1407 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Westown School?
Westown School had 176 students in 2026, a change of +38% over five years.
Is Westown School a primary school or a secondary school?
Westown School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Westown School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Westown School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.