Marfell Community School vs Moturoa School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Taranaki, New Zealand, 1.5 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Marfell Community School
New Plymouth ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
141 students
Moturoa School
New Plymouth ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
147 students
| Measure | Marfell Community School New Plymouth, Taranaki | Moturoa School New Plymouth, Taranaki |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 22 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #54 of 56 | #31 of 56 |
| National rank | #1476 of 1,559 | #1004 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | Years 1โ6 |
| Students | 141 | 147 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 542 | 458 |
| Total roll | 141 | 147 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 22.4% | -2.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 66% | 42.9% |
| Pacific students | 6.4% | 2.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | New Plymouth | New Plymouth |
| region | Taranaki | Taranaki |
| Website | www.marfell.school.nz/ | www.moturoa.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขMoturoa School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (44.9 vs 22.3).
- โขMoturoa School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (458 vs 542).
- โขMoturoa School does better on roll size (147 vs 141).
- โขMarfell Community School does better on roll growth (5 years) (22.4% vs -2.3%).
- โขMoturoa School is the larger school with 147 students compared with 141.
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 Marfell Community School better than Moturoa School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Moturoa School ranks higher (44.9 vs 22.3 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 Marfell Community School and Moturoa School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between New Plymouth and New Plymouth in Taranaki.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Marfell Community School: 542. Moturoa School: 458. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Marfell Community School and Moturoa School rank in Taranaki?
Marfell Community School is 54th of 56 and Moturoa School is 31st of 56 among contributing schools in Taranaki on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).