Coastal Taranaki School vs Inglewood High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Taranaki, New Zealand, 27 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Coastal Taranaki School
Okato · State composite · Years 1–13
243 students
Inglewood High School
Inglewood · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
530 students
| Measure | Coastal Taranaki School Okato, Taranaki | Inglewood High School Inglewood, Taranaki |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 40 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #9 of 16 | #8 of 16 |
| National rank | #303 of 486 | #292 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Composite | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–13 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 243 | 530 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 478 | 478 |
| Total roll | 243 | 530 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -9.4% | 33.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 66.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 40.2% |
| Māori students | 18.1% | 24.9% |
| Pacific students | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| International students | 0% | 0.9% |
| suburb or town | Okato | Inglewood |
| region | Taranaki | Taranaki |
| Website | www.coastaltaranaki.school.nz | www.inglewoodhs.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Inglewood High School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (41.4 vs 40.1).
- •Inglewood High School does better on roll size (530 vs 243).
- •Inglewood High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (33.4% vs -9.4%).
- •Inglewood High School is the larger school with 530 students compared with 243.
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 Coastal Taranaki School better than Inglewood High School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Inglewood High School ranks higher (41.4 vs 40.1 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 Coastal Taranaki School and Inglewood High School?
About 27 km in a straight line, between Okato and Inglewood in Taranaki.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Coastal Taranaki School: 478. Inglewood High School: 478. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Coastal Taranaki School and Inglewood High School rank in Taranaki?
Coastal Taranaki School is 9th of 16 and Inglewood High School is 8th of 16 among composite schools in Taranaki on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).