Highlands Intermediate vs Urenui School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Taranaki, New Zealand, 27 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highlands Intermediate
New Plymouth ยท State intermediate ยท Years 7โ8
714 students
Urenui School
Urenui ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
101 students
| Measure | Highlands Intermediate New Plymouth, Taranaki | Urenui School Urenui, Taranaki |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 57 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #17 of 56 | #26 of 56 |
| National rank | #692 of 1,559 | #914 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Intermediate | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 7โ8 | Years 1โ6 |
| Students | 714 | 101 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 444 | 447 |
| Total roll | 714 | 101 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -2.4% | -2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 21.7% | 30.7% |
| Pacific students | 3.1% | 0% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | New Plymouth | Urenui |
| region | Taranaki | Taranaki |
| Website | www.highlands.school.nz/ | www.urenui.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขHighlands Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (56.9 vs 48.5).
- โขHighlands Intermediate does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (444 vs 447).
- โขHighlands Intermediate does better on roll size (714 vs 101).
- โขUrenui School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-2% vs -2.4%).
- โขHighlands Intermediate is the larger school with 714 students compared with 101.
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 Urenui School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Highlands Intermediate ranks higher (56.9 vs 48.5 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 Urenui School?
About 27 km in a straight line, between New Plymouth and Urenui in Taranaki.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Highlands Intermediate: 444. Urenui School: 447. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Highlands Intermediate and Urenui School rank in Taranaki?
Highlands Intermediate is 17th of 56 and Urenui School is 26th of 56 among intermediate schools in Taranaki on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).