Normanby School vs Rahotu School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Taranaki, New Zealand, 47 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Normanby School
Normanby · State contributing · Years 1–6
142 students
Rahotu School
Rahotu · State full primary · Years 1–8
122 students
| Measure | Normanby School Normanby, Taranaki | Rahotu School Rahotu, Taranaki |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 28 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #45 of 56 | #47 of 56 |
| National rank | #1377 of 1,559 | #1397 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 142 | 122 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 503 | 503 |
| Total roll | 142 | 122 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -12.8% | -11.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 57% | 44.3% |
| Pacific students | 3.5% | 1.6% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Normanby | Rahotu |
| region | Taranaki | Taranaki |
| Website | www.normanby.school.nz | www.rahotu.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (27.7 vs 27.1).
- •Normanby School does better on roll size (142 vs 122).
- •Rahotu School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-11.4% vs -12.8%).
- •Normanby School is the larger school with 142 students compared with 122.
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 Normanby School better than Rahotu School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Normanby School and Rahotu School?
About 47 km in a straight line, between Normanby and Rahotu in Taranaki.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Normanby School: 503. Rahotu School: 503. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Normanby School and Rahotu School rank in Taranaki?
Normanby School is 45th of 56 and Rahotu School is 47th of 56 among contributing schools in Taranaki on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).