Merrilands School vs Mokoia School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Taranaki, New Zealand, 65 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Merrilands School
New Plymouth · State contributing · Years 1–6
138 students
Mokoia School
Mokoia · State contributing · Years 1–6
24 students
| Measure | Merrilands School New Plymouth, Taranaki | Mokoia School Mokoia, Taranaki |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 35 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #41 of 56 | – |
| National rank | #1202 of 1,559 | – |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 138 | 24 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 479 | 478 |
| Total roll | 138 | 24 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -25.6% | 61.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 36.2% | 37.5% |
| Pacific students | 13.8% | 12.5% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | New Plymouth | Mokoia |
| region | Taranaki | Taranaki |
| Website | www.merrilands.school.nz | www.mokoiaprimary.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Merrilands School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (35.3 vs 34.3).
- •Mokoia School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (478 vs 479).
- •Merrilands School does better on roll size (138 vs 24).
- •Mokoia School does better on roll growth (5 years) (61.1% vs -25.6%).
- •Merrilands School is the larger school with 138 students compared with 24.
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 Merrilands School better than Mokoia School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Merrilands School ranks higher (35.3 vs 34.3 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 Merrilands School and Mokoia School?
About 65 km in a straight line, between New Plymouth and Mokoia in Taranaki.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Merrilands School: 479. Mokoia School: 478. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Merrilands School and Mokoia School rank in Taranaki?
Merrilands School is 41st of 56 and Mokoia School is unranked among contributing schools in Taranaki on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).