New Plymouth Boys' High School vs Welbourn School
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 Boys' High School
New Plymouth · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,457 students
Welbourn School
New Plymouth · State contributing · Years 1–6
365 students
| Measure | New Plymouth Boys' High School New Plymouth, Taranaki | Welbourn School New Plymouth, Taranaki |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 65 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #3 of 16 | #12 of 56 |
| National rank | #137 of 486 | #556 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 1,457 | 365 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 446 | 425 |
| Total roll | 1,457 | 365 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 15.3% | -11.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 81.7% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 60% | – |
| Māori students | 24.6% | 21.9% |
| Pacific students | 5% | 4.1% |
| International students | 2.2% | 0% |
| suburb or town | New Plymouth | New Plymouth |
| region | Taranaki | Taranaki |
| Website | www.npbhs.school.nz | www.welbourn.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •New Plymouth Boys' High School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (65.0 vs 63.0).
- •Welbourn School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (425 vs 446).
- •New Plymouth Boys' High School does better on roll size (1,457 vs 365).
- •New Plymouth Boys' High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (15.3% vs -11.8%).
- •New Plymouth Boys' High School is the larger school with 1,457 students compared with 365.
- •New Plymouth Boys' High School is boys and Welbourn School is co-educational.
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 Welbourn School?
On the Success Index (NZ), New Plymouth Boys' High School ranks higher (65.0 vs 63.0 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 Welbourn School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between New Plymouth and New Plymouth in Taranaki.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
New Plymouth Boys' High School: 446. Welbourn School: 425. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do New Plymouth Boys' High School and Welbourn School rank in Taranaki?
New Plymouth Boys' High School is 3rd of 16 and Welbourn School is 12th of 56 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Taranaki on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).