Inglewood Primary School vs Kaimata School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Taranaki, New Zealand, 7.9 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Inglewood Primary School
Inglewood · State full primary · Years 1–8
394 students
Kaimata School
Inglewood · State full primary · Years 1–8
103 students
| Measure | Inglewood Primary School Inglewood, Taranaki | Kaimata School Inglewood, Taranaki |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 51 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #24 of 56 | #20 of 56 |
| National rank | #850 of 1,559 | #777 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 394 | 103 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 477 | 444 |
| Total roll | 394 | 103 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 2% | 12.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 26.1% | 12.6% |
| Pacific students | 2.8% | 0% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Inglewood | Inglewood |
| region | Taranaki | Taranaki |
| Website | www.inglewood.school.nz | kaimata.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Kaimata School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (53.9 vs 50.8).
- •Kaimata School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (444 vs 477).
- •Inglewood Primary School does better on roll size (394 vs 103).
- •Kaimata School does better on roll growth (5 years) (12.4% vs 2%).
- •Inglewood Primary School is the larger school with 394 students compared with 103.
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 Primary School better than Kaimata School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Kaimata School ranks higher (53.9 vs 50.8 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 Primary School and Kaimata School?
About 7.9 km in a straight line, between Inglewood and Inglewood in Taranaki.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Inglewood Primary School: 477. Kaimata School: 444. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Inglewood Primary School and Kaimata School rank in Taranaki?
Inglewood Primary School is 24th of 56 and Kaimata School is 20th of 56 among full primary schools in Taranaki on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).