St Pius X School (New Plymouth) vs Welbourn School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Taranaki, New Zealand, 907 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Pius X School (New Plymouth)
New Plymouth · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
188 students
Welbourn School
New Plymouth · State contributing · Years 1–6
365 students
| Measure | St Pius X School (New Plymouth) New Plymouth, Taranaki | Welbourn School New Plymouth, Taranaki |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 79 Top 10% | 63 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #2 of 56 | #12 of 56 |
| National rank | #161 of 1,559 | #556 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 188 | 365 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 391 | 425 |
| Total roll | 188 | 365 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 3.4% | -11.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 13.8% | 21.9% |
| Pacific students | 4.3% | 4.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | New Plymouth | New Plymouth |
| region | Taranaki | Taranaki |
| Website | www.stpiusx.school.nz | www.welbourn.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •St Pius X School (New Plymouth) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (79.4 vs 63.0).
- •St Pius X School (New Plymouth) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (391 vs 425).
- •Welbourn School does better on roll size (365 vs 188).
- •St Pius X School (New Plymouth) does better on roll growth (5 years) (3.4% vs -11.8%).
- •Welbourn School is the larger school with 365 students compared with 188.
- •St Pius X School (New Plymouth) is a state integrated school while Welbourn 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 Pius X School (New Plymouth) better than Welbourn School?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Pius X School (New Plymouth) ranks higher (79.4 vs 63.0 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 Pius X School (New Plymouth) and Welbourn School?
About 907 m in a straight line, between New Plymouth and New Plymouth in Taranaki.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
St Pius X School (New Plymouth): 391. Welbourn School: 425. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do St Pius X School (New Plymouth) and Welbourn School rank in Taranaki?
St Pius X School (New Plymouth) is 2nd of 56 and Welbourn School is 12th of 56 among contributing schools in Taranaki on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).