Devon Intermediate vs Huiakama School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Taranaki, New Zealand, 49 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Devon Intermediate
Lynmouth · State intermediate · Years 7–8
349 students
Huiakama School
Stratford · State full primary · Years 1–8
8 students
| Measure | Devon Intermediate Lynmouth, Taranaki | Huiakama School Stratford, Taranaki |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 33 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #43 of 56 | – |
| National rank | #1253 of 1,559 | – |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Intermediate | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 7–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 349 | 8 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 494 | 498 |
| Total roll | 349 | 8 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -22.1% | -13.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 45.6% | 75% |
| Pacific students | 8.9% | 0% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Lynmouth | Stratford |
| region | Taranaki | Taranaki |
| Website | www.devonint.school.nz/ | huiakama.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Devon Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (33.0 vs 25.6).
- •Devon Intermediate does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (494 vs 498).
- •Devon Intermediate does better on roll size (349 vs 8).
- •Huiakama School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-13.3% vs -22.1%).
- •Devon Intermediate is the larger school with 349 students compared with 8.
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 Devon Intermediate better than Huiakama School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Devon Intermediate ranks higher (33.0 vs 25.6 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 Devon Intermediate and Huiakama School?
About 49 km in a straight line, between Lynmouth and Stratford in Taranaki.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Devon Intermediate: 494. Huiakama School: 498. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Devon Intermediate and Huiakama School rank in Taranaki?
Devon Intermediate is 43rd of 56 and Huiakama School is unranked among intermediate schools in Taranaki on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).