Bell Block School vs St John Bosco School (New 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 ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
473 students
St John Bosco School (New Plymouth)
New Plymouth ยท State integrated contributing ยท Years 1โ6
268 students
| Measure | Bell Block School Bell Block, Taranaki | St John Bosco School (New Plymouth) New Plymouth, Taranaki |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 68 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #8 of 56 | #6 of 56 |
| National rank | #444 of 1,559 | #295 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1โ8 | Years 1โ6 |
| Students | 473 | 268 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 441 | 385 |
| Total roll | 473 | 268 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 4.4% | -1.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 22.2% | 14.6% |
| Pacific students | 4% | 3.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Bell Block | New Plymouth |
| region | Taranaki | Taranaki |
| Website | www.bellblock.school.nz | www.sjb.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขSt John Bosco School (New Plymouth) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (74.3 vs 68.0).
- โขSt John Bosco School (New Plymouth) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (385 vs 441).
- โขBell Block School does better on roll size (473 vs 268).
- โขBell Block School does better on roll growth (5 years) (4.4% vs -1.1%).
- โขBell Block School is the larger school with 473 students compared with 268.
- โขBell Block School is a state school while St John Bosco School (New Plymouth) is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 St John Bosco School (New Plymouth)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St John Bosco School (New Plymouth) ranks higher (74.3 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 St John Bosco School (New Plymouth)?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Bell Block and New Plymouth in Taranaki.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Bell Block School: 441. St John Bosco School (New Plymouth): 385. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Bell Block School and St John Bosco School (New Plymouth) rank in Taranaki?
Bell Block School is 8th of 56 and St John Bosco School (New Plymouth) is 6th of 56 among full primary schools in Taranaki on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).