Kaponga School vs St Patrick's School (Kaponga)
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Taranaki, New Zealand, 382 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kaponga School
Kaponga Β· State full primary Β· Years 1β8
45 students
St Patrick's School (Kaponga)
Kaponga Β· State integrated full primary Β· Years 1β8
27 students
| Measure | Kaponga School Kaponga, Taranaki | St Patrick's School (Kaponga) Kaponga, Taranaki |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 25 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | β | β |
| National rank | β | β |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1β8 | Years 1β8 |
| Students | 45 | 27 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 505 | 437 |
| Total roll | 45 | 27 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -51.4% | 37.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | β | β |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | β | β |
| Leavers with University Entrance | β | β |
| MΔori students | 22.2% | 14.8% |
| Pacific students | 0% | 0% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Kaponga | Kaponga |
| region | Taranaki | Taranaki |
| Website | www.kaponga.school.nz/ | β |
The verdict
- β’St Patrick's School (Kaponga) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (53.5 vs 25.0).
- β’St Patrick's School (Kaponga) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (437 vs 505).
- β’Kaponga School does better on roll size (45 vs 27).
- β’St Patrick's School (Kaponga) does better on roll growth (5 years) (37.5% vs -51.4%).
- β’Kaponga School is the larger school with 45 students compared with 27.
- β’Kaponga School is a state school while St Patrick's School (Kaponga) 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 Kaponga School better than St Patrick's School (Kaponga)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Patrick's School (Kaponga) ranks higher (53.5 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 St Patrick's School (Kaponga)?
About 382 m in a straight line, between Kaponga and Kaponga in Taranaki.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Kaponga School: 505. St Patrick's School (Kaponga): 437. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Kaponga School and St Patrick's School (Kaponga) rank in Taranaki?
Kaponga School is unranked and St Patrick's School (Kaponga) is unranked among full primary schools in Taranaki on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).