Frankley School vs Taranaki Activity Centre
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Taranaki, New Zealand, 513 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Frankley School
New Plymouth ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
256 students
Taranaki Activity Centre
New Plymouth ยท State activity centre
| Measure | Frankley School New Plymouth, Taranaki | Taranaki Activity Centre New Plymouth, Taranaki |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 63 Top 50% | โ Not rated |
| Region rank | #13 of 56 | โ |
| National rank | #560 of 1,559 | โ |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Activity Centre |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | โ |
| Students | 256 | โ |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 422 | 569 |
| Total roll | 256 | โ |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -2.6% | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 16.8% | โ |
| Pacific students | 0.4% | โ |
| International students | 0% | โ |
| suburb or town | New Plymouth | New Plymouth |
| region | Taranaki | Taranaki |
| Website | www.frankley.school.nz | โ |
The verdict
- โขFrankley School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (422 vs 569).
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 Frankley School better than Taranaki Activity Centre?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Frankley School and Taranaki Activity Centre?
About 513 m in a straight line, between New Plymouth and New Plymouth in Taranaki.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Frankley School: 422. Taranaki Activity Centre: 569. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Frankley School and Taranaki Activity Centre rank in Taranaki?
Frankley School is 13th of 56 and Taranaki Activity Centre is unranked among contributing schools in Taranaki on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).