Oakura School vs Spotswood College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Taranaki, New Zealand, 8.6 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oakura School
New Plymouth · State full primary · Years 1–8
376 students
Spotswood College
New Plymouth · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
905 students
| Measure | Oakura School New Plymouth, Taranaki | Spotswood College New Plymouth, Taranaki |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 81 Top 10% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1 of 56 | #7 of 16 |
| National rank | #114 of 1,559 | #285 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 376 | 905 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 390 | 493 |
| Total roll | 376 | 905 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -0.3% | 21.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 72.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 42.8% |
| Māori students | 9.8% | 36.7% |
| Pacific students | 1.9% | 4.1% |
| International students | 0% | 2.4% |
| suburb or town | New Plymouth | New Plymouth |
| region | Taranaki | Taranaki |
| Website | www.oakura.school.nz | spotswoodcollege.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Oakura School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (81.1 vs 41.9).
- •Oakura School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (390 vs 493).
- •Spotswood College does better on roll size (905 vs 376).
- •Spotswood College does better on roll growth (5 years) (21.5% vs -0.3%).
- •Spotswood College is the larger school with 905 students compared with 376.
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 Oakura School better than Spotswood College?
On the Success Index (NZ), Oakura School ranks higher (81.1 vs 41.9 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 Oakura School and Spotswood College?
About 8.6 km in a straight line, between New Plymouth and New Plymouth in Taranaki.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Oakura School: 390. Spotswood College: 493. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Oakura School and Spotswood College rank in Taranaki?
Oakura School is 1st of 56 and Spotswood College is 7th of 16 among full primary schools in Taranaki on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).