Spotswood College vs Te Pi'ipi'inga Kakano Mai I Rangiatea
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Taranaki, New Zealand, 209 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Spotswood College
New Plymouth ยท State secondary (year 9-15) ยท Years 9โ13
905 students
Te Pi'ipi'inga Kakano Mai I Rangiatea
Spotswood ยท State composite ยท Years 1โ13
132 students
| Measure | Spotswood College New Plymouth, Taranaki | Te Pi'ipi'inga Kakano Mai I Rangiatea Spotswood, Taranaki |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 42 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #7 of 16 | #12 of 16 |
| National rank | #285 of 486 | #361 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Composite |
| Year range | Years 9โ13 | Years 1โ13 |
| Students | 905 | 132 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 493 | 514 |
| Total roll | 905 | 132 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 21.5% | 40.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 72.1% | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 42.8% | โ |
| Mฤori students | 36.7% | 96.2% |
| Pacific students | 4.1% | 2.3% |
| International students | 2.4% | 0% |
| suburb or town | New Plymouth | Spotswood |
| region | Taranaki | Taranaki |
| Website | spotswoodcollege.school.nz | โ |
The verdict
- โขSpotswood College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (41.9 vs 32.4).
- โขSpotswood College does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (493 vs 514).
- โขSpotswood College does better on roll size (905 vs 132).
- โขTe Pi'ipi'inga Kakano Mai I Rangiatea does better on roll growth (5 years) (40.7% vs 21.5%).
- โขSpotswood College is the larger school with 905 students compared with 132.
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 Spotswood College better than Te Pi'ipi'inga Kakano Mai I Rangiatea?
On the Success Index (NZ), Spotswood College ranks higher (41.9 vs 32.4 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 Spotswood College and Te Pi'ipi'inga Kakano Mai I Rangiatea?
About 209 m in a straight line, between New Plymouth and Spotswood in Taranaki.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Spotswood College: 493. Te Pi'ipi'inga Kakano Mai I Rangiatea: 514. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Spotswood College and Te Pi'ipi'inga Kakano Mai I Rangiatea rank in Taranaki?
Spotswood College is 7th of 16 and Te Pi'ipi'inga Kakano Mai I Rangiatea is 12th of 16 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Taranaki on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).