Highlands Intermediate vs New Plymouth Boys' High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Taranaki, New Zealand, 1.4 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highlands Intermediate
New Plymouth · State intermediate · Years 7–8
714 students
New Plymouth Boys' High School
New Plymouth · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,457 students
| Measure | Highlands Intermediate New Plymouth, Taranaki | New Plymouth Boys' High School New Plymouth, Taranaki |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 57 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #17 of 56 | #3 of 16 |
| National rank | #692 of 1,559 | #137 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Intermediate | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 7–8 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 714 | 1,457 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 444 | 446 |
| Total roll | 714 | 1,457 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -2.4% | 15.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 81.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 60% |
| Māori students | 21.7% | 24.6% |
| Pacific students | 3.1% | 5% |
| International students | 0% | 2.2% |
| suburb or town | New Plymouth | New Plymouth |
| region | Taranaki | Taranaki |
| Website | www.highlands.school.nz/ | www.npbhs.school.nz |
The verdict
- •New Plymouth Boys' High School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (65.0 vs 56.9).
- •Highlands Intermediate does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (444 vs 446).
- •New Plymouth Boys' High School does better on roll size (1,457 vs 714).
- •New Plymouth Boys' High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (15.3% vs -2.4%).
- •New Plymouth Boys' High School is the larger school with 1,457 students compared with 714.
- •Highlands Intermediate is co-educational and New Plymouth Boys' High School is boys.
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 Highlands Intermediate better than New Plymouth Boys' High School?
On the Success Index (NZ), New Plymouth Boys' High School ranks higher (65.0 vs 56.9 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 Highlands Intermediate and New Plymouth Boys' High School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between New Plymouth and New Plymouth in Taranaki.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Highlands Intermediate: 444. New Plymouth Boys' High School: 446. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Highlands Intermediate and New Plymouth Boys' High School rank in Taranaki?
Highlands Intermediate is 17th of 56 and New Plymouth Boys' High School is 3rd of 16 among intermediate schools in Taranaki on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).