Fitzroy School vs Sacred Heart Girls' College (N Plymouth)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Taranaki, New Zealand, 522 m 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
Sacred Heart Girls' College (N Plymouth)
Fitzroy · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
729 students
| Measure | Fitzroy School Fitzroy, Taranaki | Sacred Heart Girls' College (N Plymouth) Fitzroy, Taranaki |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 77 Top 25% | 81 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #3 of 56 | #1 of 16 |
| National rank | #239 of 1,559 | #37 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Contributing | Secondary (Year 7-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 7–13 |
| Students | 443 | 729 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 422 | 414 |
| Total roll | 443 | 729 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 5.8% | 1.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 94.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 77.4% |
| Māori students | 20.3% | 15.2% |
| Pacific students | 2.3% | 3% |
| International students | 0% | 0.1% |
| suburb or town | Fitzroy | Fitzroy |
| region | Taranaki | Taranaki |
| Website | www.fitzroy.school.nz | www.shgcnp.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Sacred Heart Girls' College (N Plymouth) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (80.7 vs 76.6).
- •Sacred Heart Girls' College (N Plymouth) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (414 vs 422).
- •Sacred Heart Girls' College (N Plymouth) does better on roll size (729 vs 443).
- •Fitzroy School does better on roll growth (5 years) (5.8% vs 1.2%).
- •Sacred Heart Girls' College (N Plymouth) is the larger school with 729 students compared with 443.
- •Fitzroy School is a state school while Sacred Heart Girls' College (N Plymouth) is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Fitzroy School is co-educational and Sacred Heart Girls' College (N Plymouth) is girls.
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Fitzroy School better than Sacred Heart Girls' College (N Plymouth)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Sacred Heart Girls' College (N Plymouth) ranks higher (80.7 vs 76.6 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 Fitzroy School and Sacred Heart Girls' College (N Plymouth)?
About 522 m in a straight line, between Fitzroy and Fitzroy in Taranaki.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Fitzroy School: 422. Sacred Heart Girls' College (N Plymouth): 414. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Fitzroy School and Sacred Heart Girls' College (N Plymouth) rank in Taranaki?
Fitzroy School is 3rd of 56 and Sacred Heart Girls' College (N Plymouth) is 1st of 16 among contributing schools in Taranaki on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).