New Plymouth Adventist Christian School vs Vogeltown School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Taranaki, New Zealand, 1.2 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
Vogeltown School
Vogeltown · State contributing · Years 1–6
337 students
| Measure | New Plymouth Adventist Christian School Vogeltown, Taranaki | Vogeltown School Vogeltown, Taranaki |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 52 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #22 of 56 | #14 of 56 |
| National rank | #821 of 1,559 | #563 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 63 | 337 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 443 | 447 |
| Total roll | 63 | 337 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 34.7% | 2.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 7.9% | 16.6% |
| Pacific students | 6.3% | 1.8% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Vogeltown | Vogeltown |
| region | Taranaki | Taranaki |
| Website | npsda.school.nz | www.vogeltown.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Vogeltown School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (62.8 vs 52.2).
- •New Plymouth Adventist Christian School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (443 vs 447).
- •Vogeltown School does better on roll size (337 vs 63).
- •New Plymouth Adventist Christian School does better on roll growth (5 years) (34.7% vs 2.3%).
- •Vogeltown School is the larger school with 337 students compared with 63.
- •New Plymouth Adventist Christian School is a state integrated school while Vogeltown School is a state school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Vogeltown School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Vogeltown School ranks higher (62.8 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 Vogeltown School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Vogeltown and Vogeltown in Taranaki.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
New Plymouth Adventist Christian School: 443. Vogeltown School: 447. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do New Plymouth Adventist Christian School and Vogeltown School rank in Taranaki?
New Plymouth Adventist Christian School is 22nd of 56 and Vogeltown School is 14th of 56 among full primary schools in Taranaki on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).