New Plymouth Boys' High School vs Sacred Heart Girls' College (N Plymouth)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Taranaki, New Zealand, 1.7 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
New Plymouth Boys' High School
New Plymouth · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,457 students
Sacred Heart Girls' College (N Plymouth)
Fitzroy · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
729 students
| Measure | New Plymouth Boys' High School New Plymouth, Taranaki | Sacred Heart Girls' College (N Plymouth) Fitzroy, Taranaki |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 65 Top 50% | 81 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #3 of 16 | #1 of 16 |
| National rank | #137 of 486 | #37 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Secondary (Year 7-15) |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 7–13 |
| Students | 1,457 | 729 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 446 | 414 |
| Total roll | 1,457 | 729 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 15.3% | 1.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 81.7% | 94.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 60% | 77.4% |
| Māori students | 24.6% | 15.2% |
| Pacific students | 5% | 3% |
| International students | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| suburb or town | New Plymouth | Fitzroy |
| region | Taranaki | Taranaki |
| Website | www.npbhs.school.nz | www.shgcnp.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Sacred Heart Girls' College (N Plymouth) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (80.7 vs 65.0).
- •Sacred Heart Girls' College (N Plymouth) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (414 vs 446).
- •New Plymouth Boys' High School does better on roll size (1,457 vs 729).
- •New Plymouth Boys' High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (15.3% vs 1.2%).
- •Sacred Heart Girls' College (N Plymouth) does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (94.8% vs 81.7%).
- •New Plymouth Boys' High School is the larger school with 1,457 students compared with 729.
- •New Plymouth Boys' High School is a state school while Sacred Heart Girls' College (N Plymouth) is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •New Plymouth Boys' High School is boys and Sacred Heart Girls' College (N Plymouth) is girls.
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 Boys' High School better than Sacred Heart Girls' College (N Plymouth)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Sacred Heart Girls' College (N Plymouth) ranks higher (80.7 vs 65.0 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 Boys' High School and Sacred Heart Girls' College (N Plymouth)?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between New Plymouth and Fitzroy in Taranaki.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
New Plymouth Boys' High School: 446. Sacred Heart Girls' College (N Plymouth): 414. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do New Plymouth Boys' High School and Sacred Heart Girls' College (N Plymouth) rank in Taranaki?
New Plymouth Boys' High School is 3rd of 16 and Sacred Heart Girls' College (N Plymouth) is 1st of 16 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Taranaki on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).