Fitzroy School vs St John Bosco School (New Plymouth)
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Taranaki, New Zealand, 359 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
St John Bosco School (New Plymouth)
New Plymouth · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
268 students
| Measure | Fitzroy School Fitzroy, Taranaki | St John Bosco School (New Plymouth) New Plymouth, Taranaki |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 77 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #3 of 56 | #6 of 56 |
| National rank | #239 of 1,559 | #295 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 443 | 268 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 422 | 385 |
| Total roll | 443 | 268 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 5.8% | -1.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 20.3% | 14.6% |
| Pacific students | 2.3% | 3.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Fitzroy | New Plymouth |
| region | Taranaki | Taranaki |
| Website | www.fitzroy.school.nz | www.sjb.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Fitzroy School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (76.6 vs 74.3).
- •St John Bosco School (New Plymouth) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (385 vs 422).
- •Fitzroy School does better on roll size (443 vs 268).
- •Fitzroy School does better on roll growth (5 years) (5.8% vs -1.1%).
- •Fitzroy School is the larger school with 443 students compared with 268.
- •Fitzroy School is a state school while St John Bosco 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 Fitzroy School better than St John Bosco School (New Plymouth)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Fitzroy School ranks higher (76.6 vs 74.3 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 St John Bosco School (New Plymouth)?
About 359 m in a straight line, between Fitzroy and New Plymouth in Taranaki.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Fitzroy School: 422. St John Bosco School (New Plymouth): 385. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Fitzroy School and St John Bosco School (New Plymouth) rank in Taranaki?
Fitzroy School is 3rd of 56 and St John Bosco School (New Plymouth) is 6th of 56 among contributing schools in Taranaki on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).