Norfolk School vs St Patrick's School (Inglewood)
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Taranaki, New Zealand, 5.1 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Norfolk School
Inglewood ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
158 students
St Patrick's School (Inglewood)
Inglewood ยท State integrated full primary ยท Years 1โ8
60 students
| Measure | Norfolk School Inglewood, Taranaki | St Patrick's School (Inglewood) Inglewood, Taranaki |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 60 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #16 of 56 | #21 of 56 |
| National rank | #634 of 1,559 | #787 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1โ8 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 158 | 60 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 434 | 436 |
| Total roll | 158 | 60 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 0% | -31.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 19% | 11.7% |
| Pacific students | 2.5% | 1.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Inglewood | Inglewood |
| region | Taranaki | Taranaki |
| Website | www.norfolk.school.nz | www.stpatsinglewood.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- โขNorfolk School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (59.6 vs 53.6).
- โขNorfolk School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (434 vs 436).
- โขNorfolk School does better on roll size (158 vs 60).
- โขNorfolk School does better on roll growth (5 years) (0% vs -31.3%).
- โขNorfolk School is the larger school with 158 students compared with 60.
- โขNorfolk School is a state school while St Patrick's School (Inglewood) is a state integrated 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 Norfolk School better than St Patrick's School (Inglewood)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Norfolk School ranks higher (59.6 vs 53.6 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 Norfolk School and St Patrick's School (Inglewood)?
About 5.1 km in a straight line, between Inglewood and Inglewood in Taranaki.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Norfolk School: 434. St Patrick's School (Inglewood): 436. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Norfolk School and St Patrick's School (Inglewood) rank in Taranaki?
Norfolk School is 16th of 56 and St Patrick's School (Inglewood) is 21st of 56 among full primary schools in Taranaki on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).