Marfell Community School vs Te Pi'ipi'inga Kakano Mai I Rangiatea
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Taranaki, New Zealand, 894 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
Te Pi'ipi'inga Kakano Mai I Rangiatea
Spotswood · State composite · Years 1–13
132 students
| Measure | Marfell Community School New Plymouth, Taranaki | Te Pi'ipi'inga Kakano Mai I Rangiatea Spotswood, Taranaki |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 22 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #54 of 56 | #12 of 16 |
| National rank | #1476 of 1,559 | #361 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Composite |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–13 |
| Students | 141 | 132 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 542 | 514 |
| Total roll | 141 | 132 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 22.4% | 40.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 66% | 96.2% |
| Pacific students | 6.4% | 2.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | New Plymouth | Spotswood |
| region | Taranaki | Taranaki |
| Website | www.marfell.school.nz/ | – |
The verdict
- •Te Pi'ipi'inga Kakano Mai I Rangiatea scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (32.4 vs 22.3).
- •Te Pi'ipi'inga Kakano Mai I Rangiatea does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (514 vs 542).
- •Marfell Community School does better on roll size (141 vs 132).
- •Te Pi'ipi'inga Kakano Mai I Rangiatea does better on roll growth (5 years) (40.7% vs 22.4%).
- •Marfell Community School is the larger school with 141 students compared with 132.
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 Te Pi'ipi'inga Kakano Mai I Rangiatea?
On the Success Index (NZ), Te Pi'ipi'inga Kakano Mai I Rangiatea ranks higher (32.4 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 Te Pi'ipi'inga Kakano Mai I Rangiatea?
About 894 m in a straight line, between New Plymouth and Spotswood in Taranaki.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Marfell Community School: 542. Te Pi'ipi'inga Kakano Mai I Rangiatea: 514. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Marfell Community School and Te Pi'ipi'inga Kakano Mai I Rangiatea rank in Taranaki?
Marfell Community School is 54th of 56 and Te Pi'ipi'inga Kakano Mai I Rangiatea is 12th of 16 among contributing schools in Taranaki on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).