Inglewood High School vs St Patrick's School (Inglewood)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Taranaki, New Zealand, 1.7 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Inglewood High School
Inglewood · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
530 students
St Patrick's School (Inglewood)
Inglewood · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
60 students
| Measure | Inglewood High School Inglewood, Taranaki | St Patrick's School (Inglewood) Inglewood, Taranaki |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 41 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #8 of 16 | #21 of 56 |
| National rank | #292 of 486 | #787 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 530 | 60 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 478 | 436 |
| Total roll | 530 | 60 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 33.4% | -31.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 66.4% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 40.2% | – |
| Māori students | 24.9% | 11.7% |
| Pacific students | 1.9% | 1.7% |
| International students | 0.9% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Inglewood | Inglewood |
| region | Taranaki | Taranaki |
| Website | www.inglewoodhs.school.nz | www.stpatsinglewood.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •St Patrick's School (Inglewood) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (53.6 vs 41.4).
- •St Patrick's School (Inglewood) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (436 vs 478).
- •Inglewood High School does better on roll size (530 vs 60).
- •Inglewood High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (33.4% vs -31.3%).
- •Inglewood High School is the larger school with 530 students compared with 60.
- •Inglewood High School is a state school while St Patrick's School (Inglewood) 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 Inglewood High School better than St Patrick's School (Inglewood)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Patrick's School (Inglewood) ranks higher (53.6 vs 41.4 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 Inglewood High School and St Patrick's School (Inglewood)?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Inglewood and Inglewood in Taranaki.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Inglewood High School: 478. St Patrick's School (Inglewood): 436. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Inglewood High School and St Patrick's School (Inglewood) rank in Taranaki?
Inglewood High School is 8th of 16 and St Patrick's School (Inglewood) is 21st of 56 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Taranaki on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).