Inglewood High School vs Waitoriki School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Taranaki, New Zealand, 5.3 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
Waitoriki School
Inglewood · State full primary · Years 1–8
30 students
| Measure | Inglewood High School Inglewood, Taranaki | Waitoriki School Inglewood, Taranaki |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 41 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #8 of 16 | – |
| National rank | #292 of 486 | – |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 530 | 30 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 478 | 458 |
| Total roll | 530 | 30 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 33.4% | -22.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 66.4% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 40.2% | – |
| Māori students | 24.9% | 36.7% |
| Pacific students | 1.9% | 6.7% |
| International students | 0.9% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Inglewood | Inglewood |
| region | Taranaki | Taranaki |
| Website | www.inglewoodhs.school.nz | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (41.4 vs 41.9).
- •Waitoriki School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (458 vs 478).
- •Inglewood High School does better on roll size (530 vs 30).
- •Inglewood High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (33.4% vs -22.9%).
- •Inglewood High School is the larger school with 530 students compared with 30.
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 Waitoriki School?
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 Inglewood High School and Waitoriki School?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between Inglewood and Inglewood in Taranaki.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Inglewood High School: 478. Waitoriki School: 458. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Inglewood High School and Waitoriki School rank in Taranaki?
Inglewood High School is 8th of 16 and Waitoriki School is unranked among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Taranaki on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).