Sacred Heart Girls' College (N Plymouth) vs St John Bosco School (New Plymouth)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Taranaki, New Zealand, 164 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sacred Heart Girls' College (N Plymouth)
Fitzroy · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
729 students
St John Bosco School (New Plymouth)
New Plymouth · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
268 students
| Measure | Sacred Heart Girls' College (N Plymouth) Fitzroy, Taranaki | St John Bosco School (New Plymouth) New Plymouth, Taranaki |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 81 Top 10% | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1 of 16 | #6 of 56 |
| National rank | #37 of 486 | #295 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State integrated |
| Type | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 7–13 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 729 | 268 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 414 | 385 |
| Total roll | 729 | 268 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 1.2% | -1.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 94.8% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 77.4% | – |
| Māori students | 15.2% | 14.6% |
| Pacific students | 3% | 3.7% |
| International students | 0.1% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Fitzroy | New Plymouth |
| region | Taranaki | Taranaki |
| Website | www.shgcnp.school.nz | www.sjb.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Sacred Heart Girls' College (N Plymouth) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (80.7 vs 74.3).
- •St John Bosco School (New Plymouth) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (385 vs 414).
- •Sacred Heart Girls' College (N Plymouth) does better on roll size (729 vs 268).
- •Sacred Heart Girls' College (N Plymouth) does better on roll growth (5 years) (1.2% vs -1.1%).
- •Sacred Heart Girls' College (N Plymouth) is the larger school with 729 students compared with 268.
- •Sacred Heart Girls' College (N Plymouth) is girls and St John Bosco School (New Plymouth) 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 Sacred Heart Girls' College (N Plymouth) better than St John Bosco School (New Plymouth)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Sacred Heart Girls' College (N Plymouth) ranks higher (80.7 vs 74.3 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 Sacred Heart Girls' College (N Plymouth) and St John Bosco School (New Plymouth)?
About 164 m in a straight line, between Fitzroy and New Plymouth in Taranaki.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Sacred Heart Girls' College (N Plymouth): 414. St John Bosco School (New Plymouth): 385. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Sacred Heart Girls' College (N Plymouth) and St John Bosco School (New Plymouth) rank in Taranaki?
Sacred Heart Girls' College (N Plymouth) is 1st of 16 and St John Bosco School (New Plymouth) is 6th of 56 among secondary (year 7-15) schools in Taranaki on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).