New Plymouth Adventist Christian School vs St Pius X School (New Plymouth)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Taranaki, New Zealand, 1.3 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
New Plymouth Adventist Christian School
Vogeltown · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
63 students
St Pius X School (New Plymouth)
New Plymouth · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
188 students
| Measure | New Plymouth Adventist Christian School Vogeltown, Taranaki | St Pius X School (New Plymouth) New Plymouth, Taranaki |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 52 Top 50% | 79 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #22 of 56 | #2 of 56 |
| National rank | #821 of 1,559 | #161 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 63 | 188 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 443 | 391 |
| Total roll | 63 | 188 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 34.7% | 3.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 7.9% | 13.8% |
| Pacific students | 6.3% | 4.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Vogeltown | New Plymouth |
| region | Taranaki | Taranaki |
| Website | npsda.school.nz | www.stpiusx.school.nz |
The verdict
- •St Pius X School (New Plymouth) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (79.4 vs 52.2).
- •St Pius X School (New Plymouth) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (391 vs 443).
- •St Pius X School (New Plymouth) does better on roll size (188 vs 63).
- •New Plymouth Adventist Christian School does better on roll growth (5 years) (34.7% vs 3.4%).
- •St Pius X School (New Plymouth) is the larger school with 188 students compared with 63.
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 New Plymouth Adventist Christian School better than St Pius X School (New Plymouth)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Pius X School (New Plymouth) ranks higher (79.4 vs 52.2 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 New Plymouth Adventist Christian School and St Pius X School (New Plymouth)?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Vogeltown and New Plymouth in Taranaki.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
New Plymouth Adventist Christian School: 443. St Pius X School (New Plymouth): 391. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do New Plymouth Adventist Christian School and St Pius X School (New Plymouth) rank in Taranaki?
New Plymouth Adventist Christian School is 22nd of 56 and St Pius X School (New Plymouth) is 2nd of 56 among full primary schools in Taranaki on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).