Marfell Community School vs Spotswood College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Taranaki, New Zealand, 908 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Marfell Community School
New Plymouth · State contributing · Years 1–6
141 students
Spotswood College
New Plymouth · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
905 students
| Measure | Marfell Community School New Plymouth, Taranaki | Spotswood College New Plymouth, Taranaki |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 22 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #54 of 56 | #7 of 16 |
| National rank | #1476 of 1,559 | #285 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 141 | 905 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 542 | 493 |
| Total roll | 141 | 905 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 22.4% | 21.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 72.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 42.8% |
| Māori students | 66% | 36.7% |
| Pacific students | 6.4% | 4.1% |
| International students | 0% | 2.4% |
| suburb or town | New Plymouth | New Plymouth |
| region | Taranaki | Taranaki |
| Website | www.marfell.school.nz/ | spotswoodcollege.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Spotswood College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (41.9 vs 22.3).
- •Spotswood College does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (493 vs 542).
- •Spotswood College does better on roll size (905 vs 141).
- •Marfell Community School does better on roll growth (5 years) (22.4% vs 21.5%).
- •Spotswood College is the larger school with 905 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 Spotswood College?
On the Success Index (NZ), Spotswood College ranks higher (41.9 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 Spotswood College?
About 908 m in a straight line, between New Plymouth and New Plymouth in Taranaki.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Marfell Community School: 542. Spotswood College: 493. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Marfell Community School and Spotswood College rank in Taranaki?
Marfell Community School is 54th of 56 and Spotswood College is 7th of 16 among contributing schools in Taranaki on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).