Moturoa School vs West End Te Kura O Morere
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Taranaki, New Zealand, 1.7 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Moturoa School
New Plymouth ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
147 students
West End Te Kura O Morere
New Plymouth ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
235 students
| Measure | Moturoa School New Plymouth, Taranaki | West End Te Kura O Morere New Plymouth, Taranaki |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 45 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #31 of 56 | #32 of 56 |
| National rank | #1004 of 1,559 | #1017 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | Years 1โ6 |
| Students | 147 | 235 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 458 | 462 |
| Total roll | 147 | 235 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -2.3% | -25.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 42.9% | 34% |
| Pacific students | 2.7% | 6% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | New Plymouth | New Plymouth |
| region | Taranaki | Taranaki |
| Website | www.moturoa.school.nz | www.westendnp.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขBoth schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (44.9 vs 44.1).
- โขMoturoa School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (458 vs 462).
- โขWest End Te Kura O Morere does better on roll size (235 vs 147).
- โขMoturoa School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-2.3% vs -25.6%).
- โขWest End Te Kura O Morere is the larger school with 235 students compared with 147.
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 Moturoa School better than West End Te Kura O Morere?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Moturoa School and West End Te Kura O Morere?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between New Plymouth and New Plymouth in Taranaki.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Moturoa School: 458. West End Te Kura O Morere: 462. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Moturoa School and West End Te Kura O Morere rank in Taranaki?
Moturoa School is 31st of 56 and West End Te Kura O Morere is 32nd of 56 among contributing schools in Taranaki on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).