Kaimata School vs St Patrick's School (Inglewood)
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Taranaki, New Zealand, 7.0 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kaimata School
Inglewood ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
103 students
St Patrick's School (Inglewood)
Inglewood ยท State integrated full primary ยท Years 1โ8
60 students
| Measure | Kaimata School Inglewood, Taranaki | St Patrick's School (Inglewood) Inglewood, Taranaki |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 54 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #20 of 56 | #21 of 56 |
| National rank | #777 of 1,559 | #787 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1โ8 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 103 | 60 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 444 | 436 |
| Total roll | 103 | 60 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 12.4% | -31.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 12.6% | 11.7% |
| Pacific students | 0% | 1.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Inglewood | Inglewood |
| region | Taranaki | Taranaki |
| Website | kaimata.school.nz | www.stpatsinglewood.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- โขBoth schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (53.9 vs 53.6).
- โขSt Patrick's School (Inglewood) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (436 vs 444).
- โขKaimata School does better on roll size (103 vs 60).
- โขKaimata School does better on roll growth (5 years) (12.4% vs -31.3%).
- โขKaimata School is the larger school with 103 students compared with 60.
- โขKaimata 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 Kaimata School better than St Patrick's School (Inglewood)?
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 Kaimata School and St Patrick's School (Inglewood)?
About 7.0 km in a straight line, between Inglewood and Inglewood in Taranaki.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Kaimata School: 444. St Patrick's School (Inglewood): 436. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Kaimata School and St Patrick's School (Inglewood) rank in Taranaki?
Kaimata School is 20th of 56 and St Patrick's School (Inglewood) is 21st of 56 among full primary schools in Taranaki on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).