Bell Block School vs Sacred Heart Girls' College (N Plymouth)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Taranaki, New Zealand, 4.1 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bell Block School
Bell Block · State full primary · Years 1–8
473 students
Sacred Heart Girls' College (N Plymouth)
Fitzroy · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
729 students
| Measure | Bell Block School Bell Block, Taranaki | Sacred Heart Girls' College (N Plymouth) Fitzroy, Taranaki |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 68 Top 25% | 81 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #8 of 56 | #1 of 16 |
| National rank | #444 of 1,559 | #37 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Secondary (Year 7-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 7–13 |
| Students | 473 | 729 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 441 | 414 |
| Total roll | 473 | 729 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 4.4% | 1.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 94.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 77.4% |
| Māori students | 22.2% | 15.2% |
| Pacific students | 4% | 3% |
| International students | 0% | 0.1% |
| suburb or town | Bell Block | Fitzroy |
| region | Taranaki | Taranaki |
| Website | www.bellblock.school.nz | www.shgcnp.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Sacred Heart Girls' College (N Plymouth) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (80.7 vs 68.0).
- •Sacred Heart Girls' College (N Plymouth) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (414 vs 441).
- •Sacred Heart Girls' College (N Plymouth) does better on roll size (729 vs 473).
- •Bell Block School does better on roll growth (5 years) (4.4% vs 1.2%).
- •Sacred Heart Girls' College (N Plymouth) is the larger school with 729 students compared with 473.
- •Bell Block School is a state school while Sacred Heart Girls' College (N Plymouth) is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Bell Block School is co-educational and Sacred Heart Girls' College (N Plymouth) is girls.
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bell Block School better than Sacred Heart Girls' College (N Plymouth)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Sacred Heart Girls' College (N Plymouth) ranks higher (80.7 vs 68.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bell Block School and Sacred Heart Girls' College (N Plymouth)?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Bell Block and Fitzroy in Taranaki.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Bell Block School: 441. Sacred Heart Girls' College (N Plymouth): 414. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Bell Block School and Sacred Heart Girls' College (N Plymouth) rank in Taranaki?
Bell Block School is 8th of 56 and Sacred Heart Girls' College (N Plymouth) is 1st of 16 among full primary schools in Taranaki on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).