Kaponga School vs Spotswood Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Taranaki, New Zealand, 40 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kaponga School
Kaponga · State full primary · Years 1–8
45 students
Spotswood Primary School
New Plymouth · State contributing · Years 1–6
222 students
| Measure | Kaponga School Kaponga, Taranaki | Spotswood Primary School New Plymouth, Taranaki |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 25 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #46 of 56 |
| National rank | – | #1387 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 45 | 222 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 505 | 507 |
| Total roll | 45 | 222 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -51.4% | -15.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 22.2% | 39.2% |
| Pacific students | 0% | 10.4% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Kaponga | New Plymouth |
| region | Taranaki | Taranaki |
| Website | www.kaponga.school.nz/ | www.spotswoodprimary.co.nz |
The verdict
- •Spotswood Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (27.5 vs 25.0).
- •Kaponga School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (505 vs 507).
- •Spotswood Primary School does better on roll size (222 vs 45).
- •Spotswood Primary School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-15.8% vs -51.4%).
- •Spotswood Primary School is the larger school with 222 students compared with 45.
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 Kaponga School better than Spotswood Primary School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Spotswood Primary School ranks higher (27.5 vs 25.0 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 Kaponga School and Spotswood Primary School?
About 40 km in a straight line, between Kaponga and New Plymouth in Taranaki.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Kaponga School: 505. Spotswood Primary School: 507. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Kaponga School and Spotswood Primary School rank in Taranaki?
Kaponga School is unranked and Spotswood Primary School is 46th of 56 among full primary schools in Taranaki on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).