Spotswood College vs West End Te Kura O Morere
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Taranaki, New Zealand, 2.0 km 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
West End Te Kura O Morere
New Plymouth ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
235 students
| Measure | Spotswood College New Plymouth, Taranaki | West End Te Kura O Morere New Plymouth, Taranaki |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 42 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #7 of 16 | #32 of 56 |
| National rank | #285 of 486 | #1017 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 9โ13 | Years 1โ6 |
| Students | 905 | 235 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 493 | 462 |
| Total roll | 905 | 235 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 21.5% | -25.6% |
| 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% | 34% |
| Pacific students | 4.1% | 6% |
| International students | 2.4% | 0% |
| suburb or town | New Plymouth | New Plymouth |
| region | Taranaki | Taranaki |
| Website | spotswoodcollege.school.nz | www.westendnp.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขWest End Te Kura O Morere scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (44.1 vs 41.9).
- โขWest End Te Kura O Morere does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (462 vs 493).
- โขSpotswood College does better on roll size (905 vs 235).
- โขSpotswood College does better on roll growth (5 years) (21.5% vs -25.6%).
- โขSpotswood College is the larger school with 905 students compared with 235.
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 West End Te Kura O Morere?
On the Success Index (NZ), West End Te Kura O Morere ranks higher (44.1 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 Spotswood College and West End Te Kura O Morere?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between New Plymouth and New Plymouth in Taranaki.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Spotswood College: 493. West End Te Kura O Morere: 462. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Spotswood College and West End Te Kura O Morere rank in Taranaki?
Spotswood College is 7th of 16 and West End Te Kura O Morere is 32nd of 56 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Taranaki on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).