Central School Te Kura Waenga O Ngāmotu vs St John Bosco School (New Plymouth)
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Taranaki, New Zealand, 2.1 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
St John Bosco School (New Plymouth)
New Plymouth · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
268 students
| Measure | Central School Te Kura Waenga O Ngāmotu New Plymouth, Taranaki | St John Bosco School (New Plymouth) New Plymouth, Taranaki |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 65 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #11 of 56 | #6 of 56 |
| National rank | #508 of 1,559 | #295 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 227 | 268 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 417 | 385 |
| Total roll | 227 | 268 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -17.5% | -1.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 15.9% | 14.6% |
| Pacific students | 6.6% | 3.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | New Plymouth | New Plymouth |
| region | Taranaki | Taranaki |
| Website | www.central.school.nz | www.sjb.school.nz |
The verdict
- •St John Bosco School (New Plymouth) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (74.3 vs 64.6).
- •St John Bosco School (New Plymouth) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (385 vs 417).
- •St John Bosco School (New Plymouth) does better on roll size (268 vs 227).
- •St John Bosco School (New Plymouth) does better on roll growth (5 years) (-1.1% vs -17.5%).
- •St John Bosco School (New Plymouth) is the larger school with 268 students compared with 227.
- •Central School Te Kura Waenga O Ngāmotu 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 Central School Te Kura Waenga O Ngāmotu better than St John Bosco School (New Plymouth)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St John Bosco School (New Plymouth) ranks higher (74.3 vs 64.6 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 St John Bosco School (New Plymouth)?
About 2.1 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. St John Bosco School (New Plymouth): 385. 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 St John Bosco School (New Plymouth) rank in Taranaki?
Central School Te Kura Waenga O Ngāmotu is 11th of 56 and St John Bosco School (New Plymouth) is 6th of 56 among contributing schools in Taranaki on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).