St Joseph's School (New Plymouth) vs Westown School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Taranaki, New Zealand, 1.5 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Joseph's School (New Plymouth)
New Plymouth · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
286 students
Westown School
New Plymouth · State contributing · Years 1–6
176 students
| Measure | St Joseph's School (New Plymouth) New Plymouth, Taranaki | Westown School New Plymouth, Taranaki |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 75 Top 25% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #5 of 56 | #48 of 56 |
| National rank | #286 of 1,559 | #1407 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 286 | 176 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 384 | 533 |
| Total roll | 286 | 176 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -2% | 37.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 11.2% | 50% |
| Pacific students | 2.8% | 13.6% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | New Plymouth | New Plymouth |
| region | Taranaki | Taranaki |
| Website | www.stjosephsnp.school.nz | www.westown.school.nz |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's School (New Plymouth) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (74.5 vs 26.5).
- •St Joseph's School (New Plymouth) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (384 vs 533).
- •St Joseph's School (New Plymouth) does better on roll size (286 vs 176).
- •Westown School does better on roll growth (5 years) (37.5% vs -2%).
- •St Joseph's School (New Plymouth) is the larger school with 286 students compared with 176.
- •St Joseph's School (New Plymouth) is a state integrated school while Westown School is a state school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 St Joseph's School (New Plymouth) better than Westown School?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Joseph's School (New Plymouth) ranks higher (74.5 vs 26.5 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 St Joseph's School (New Plymouth) and Westown School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between New Plymouth and New Plymouth in Taranaki.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
St Joseph's School (New Plymouth): 384. Westown School: 533. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do St Joseph's School (New Plymouth) and Westown School rank in Taranaki?
St Joseph's School (New Plymouth) is 5th of 56 and Westown School is 48th of 56 among contributing schools in Taranaki on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).