Mangorei School vs St Pius X School (New Plymouth)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Taranaki, New Zealand, 2.6 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mangorei School
Highlands Park · State full primary · Years 1–8
290 students
St Pius X School (New Plymouth)
New Plymouth · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
188 students
| Measure | Mangorei School Highlands Park, Taranaki | St Pius X School (New Plymouth) New Plymouth, Taranaki |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 67 Top 25% | 79 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #9 of 56 | #2 of 56 |
| National rank | #465 of 1,559 | #161 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 290 | 188 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 412 | 391 |
| Total roll | 290 | 188 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -20.2% | 3.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 12.4% | 13.8% |
| Pacific students | 2.4% | 4.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Highlands Park | New Plymouth |
| region | Taranaki | Taranaki |
| Website | www.mangorei.school.nz | www.stpiusx.school.nz |
The verdict
- •St Pius X School (New Plymouth) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (79.4 vs 66.7).
- •St Pius X School (New Plymouth) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (391 vs 412).
- •Mangorei School does better on roll size (290 vs 188).
- •St Pius X School (New Plymouth) does better on roll growth (5 years) (3.4% vs -20.2%).
- •Mangorei School is the larger school with 290 students compared with 188.
- •Mangorei School is a state school while St Pius X School (New Plymouth) 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 Mangorei School better than St Pius X School (New Plymouth)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Pius X School (New Plymouth) ranks higher (79.4 vs 66.7 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 Mangorei School and St Pius X School (New Plymouth)?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Highlands Park and New Plymouth in Taranaki.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Mangorei School: 412. St Pius X School (New Plymouth): 391. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Mangorei School and St Pius X School (New Plymouth) rank in Taranaki?
Mangorei School is 9th of 56 and St Pius X School (New Plymouth) is 2nd of 56 among full primary schools in Taranaki on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).