Devon Intermediate vs St Joseph's School (New Plymouth)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Taranaki, New Zealand, 289 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Devon Intermediate
Lynmouth ยท State intermediate ยท Years 7โ8
349 students
St Joseph's School (New Plymouth)
New Plymouth ยท State integrated contributing ยท Years 1โ6
286 students
| Measure | Devon Intermediate Lynmouth, Taranaki | St Joseph's School (New Plymouth) New Plymouth, Taranaki |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 33 Lower 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #43 of 56 | #5 of 56 |
| National rank | #1253 of 1,559 | #286 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Intermediate | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 7โ8 | Years 1โ6 |
| Students | 349 | 286 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 494 | 384 |
| Total roll | 349 | 286 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -22.1% | -2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 45.6% | 11.2% |
| Pacific students | 8.9% | 2.8% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Lynmouth | New Plymouth |
| region | Taranaki | Taranaki |
| Website | www.devonint.school.nz/ | www.stjosephsnp.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขSt Joseph's School (New Plymouth) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (74.5 vs 33.0).
- โขSt Joseph's School (New Plymouth) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (384 vs 494).
- โขDevon Intermediate does better on roll size (349 vs 286).
- โขSt Joseph's School (New Plymouth) does better on roll growth (5 years) (-2% vs -22.1%).
- โขDevon Intermediate is the larger school with 349 students compared with 286.
- โขDevon Intermediate is a state school while St Joseph's 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 Devon Intermediate better than St Joseph's School (New Plymouth)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Joseph's School (New Plymouth) ranks higher (74.5 vs 33.0 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 Devon Intermediate and St Joseph's School (New Plymouth)?
About 289 m in a straight line, between Lynmouth and New Plymouth in Taranaki.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Devon Intermediate: 494. St Joseph's School (New Plymouth): 384. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Devon Intermediate and St Joseph's School (New Plymouth) rank in Taranaki?
Devon Intermediate is 43rd of 56 and St Joseph's School (New Plymouth) is 5th of 56 among intermediate schools in Taranaki on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).