Fitzroy School vs Merrilands School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Taranaki, New Zealand, 1.7 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fitzroy School
Fitzroy · State contributing · Years 1–6
443 students
Merrilands School
New Plymouth · State contributing · Years 1–6
138 students
| Measure | Fitzroy School Fitzroy, Taranaki | Merrilands School New Plymouth, Taranaki |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 77 Top 25% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #3 of 56 | #41 of 56 |
| National rank | #239 of 1,559 | #1202 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 443 | 138 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 422 | 479 |
| Total roll | 443 | 138 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 5.8% | -25.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 20.3% | 36.2% |
| Pacific students | 2.3% | 13.8% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Fitzroy | New Plymouth |
| region | Taranaki | Taranaki |
| Website | www.fitzroy.school.nz | www.merrilands.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Fitzroy School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (76.6 vs 35.3).
- •Fitzroy School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (422 vs 479).
- •Fitzroy School does better on roll size (443 vs 138).
- •Fitzroy School does better on roll growth (5 years) (5.8% vs -25.6%).
- •Fitzroy School is the larger school with 443 students compared with 138.
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 Fitzroy School better than Merrilands School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Fitzroy School ranks higher (76.6 vs 35.3 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 Fitzroy School and Merrilands School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Fitzroy and New Plymouth in Taranaki.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Fitzroy School: 422. Merrilands School: 479. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Fitzroy School and Merrilands School rank in Taranaki?
Fitzroy School is 3rd of 56 and Merrilands School is 41st of 56 among contributing schools in Taranaki on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).