Woodleigh School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026New Plymouth, Taranaki 4310 · New Plymouth District
#7 of 56 contributing schools in Taranaki
#406 of 1,559 nationally
About Woodleigh School
Woodleigh 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 437 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 69.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 7th of 56 ranked contributing schools in Taranaki. Its strongest component is roll size (83th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (63th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 22%; pacific students 4.1%; international students 0%.
There are 20 schools in New Plymouth; Woodleigh School ranks 5th 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%)437
- Roll size (10%)437
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)11.4%
- 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 Woodleigh School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 437
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 437
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 11.4%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 22%
- 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 Woodleigh School has changed over time.
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Schools near Woodleigh School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Taranaki Activity Centre
New Plymouth · State activity centre
· 850 m away
Westown School
New Plymouth · State contributing · Years 1–6
176 students · 1.0 km away
Vogeltown School
Vogeltown · State contributing · Years 1–6
337 students · 1.0 km away
Francis Douglas Memorial College
Westown · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
779 students · 1.1 km away
Frankley School
New Plymouth · State contributing · Years 1–6
256 students · 1.3 km away
St Pius X School (New Plymouth)
New Plymouth · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
188 students · 1.6 km away
Marfell Community School
New Plymouth · State contributing · Years 1–6
141 students · 1.9 km away
New Plymouth Adventist Christian School
Vogeltown · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
63 students · 2.1 km away
Highlands Intermediate
New Plymouth · State intermediate · Years 7–8
714 students · 2.2 km away
Devon Intermediate
Lynmouth · State intermediate · Years 7–8
349 students · 2.2 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Taranaki with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Norfolk School
Inglewood · State full primary · Years 1–8
158 students
Bell Block School
Bell Block · State full primary · Years 1–8
473 students
Egmont Village School
Egmont Vllage · State full primary · Years 1–8
205 students
Highlands Intermediate
New Plymouth · State intermediate · Years 7–8
714 students
Kaimata School
Inglewood · State full primary · Years 1–8
103 students
Urenui School
Urenui · State contributing · Years 1–6
101 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Woodleigh School a good school?
Woodleigh School has a Success Index (NZ) of 69.8 out of 100 (Top 25% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #7 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 Woodleigh School rank in Taranaki?
Woodleigh School ranks #7 of 56 contributing schools in Taranaki and #406 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Woodleigh School?
Woodleigh School had 437 students in 2026, a change of +11% over five years.
Is Woodleigh School a primary school or a secondary school?
Woodleigh School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Woodleigh School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Woodleigh School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.