Central School Te Kura Waenga O Ngāmotu vs Highlands Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Taranaki, New Zealand, 1.9 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central School Te Kura Waenga O Ngāmotu
New Plymouth · State contributing · Years 1–6
227 students
Highlands Intermediate
New Plymouth · State intermediate · Years 7–8
714 students
| Measure | Central School Te Kura Waenga O Ngāmotu New Plymouth, Taranaki | Highlands Intermediate New Plymouth, Taranaki |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 65 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #11 of 56 | #17 of 56 |
| National rank | #508 of 1,559 | #692 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Intermediate |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 7–8 |
| Students | 227 | 714 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 417 | 444 |
| Total roll | 227 | 714 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -17.5% | -2.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 15.9% | 21.7% |
| Pacific students | 6.6% | 3.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | New Plymouth | New Plymouth |
| region | Taranaki | Taranaki |
| Website | www.central.school.nz | www.highlands.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Central School Te Kura Waenga O Ngāmotu scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (64.6 vs 56.9).
- •Central School Te Kura Waenga O Ngāmotu does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (417 vs 444).
- •Highlands Intermediate does better on roll size (714 vs 227).
- •Highlands Intermediate does better on roll growth (5 years) (-2.4% vs -17.5%).
- •Highlands Intermediate is the larger school with 714 students compared with 227.
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 Central School Te Kura Waenga O Ngāmotu better than Highlands Intermediate?
On the Success Index (NZ), Central School Te Kura Waenga O Ngāmotu ranks higher (64.6 vs 56.9 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 Central School Te Kura Waenga O Ngāmotu and Highlands Intermediate?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between New Plymouth and New Plymouth in Taranaki.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Central School Te Kura Waenga O Ngāmotu: 417. Highlands Intermediate: 444. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Central School Te Kura Waenga O Ngāmotu and Highlands Intermediate rank in Taranaki?
Central School Te Kura Waenga O Ngāmotu is 11th of 56 and Highlands Intermediate is 17th of 56 among contributing schools in Taranaki on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).