Stratford High School vs Stratford Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Taranaki, New Zealand, 1.5 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Stratford High School
Stratford · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
696 students
Stratford Primary School
Stratford · State full primary · Years 1–8
444 students
| Measure | Stratford High School Stratford, Taranaki | Stratford Primary School Stratford, Taranaki |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 37 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #11 of 16 | #27 of 56 |
| National rank | #323 of 486 | #937 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 696 | 444 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 500 | 488 |
| Total roll | 696 | 444 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 26.3% | 5.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 68.5% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 42.6% | – |
| Māori students | 30.5% | 27.5% |
| Pacific students | 2% | 5.6% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Stratford | Stratford |
| region | Taranaki | Taranaki |
| Website | www.stratfordhigh.school.nz | stratfordprimary.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Stratford Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (47.6 vs 37.3).
- •Stratford Primary School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (488 vs 500).
- •Stratford High School does better on roll size (696 vs 444).
- •Stratford High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (26.3% vs 5.5%).
- •Stratford High School is the larger school with 696 students compared with 444.
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 Stratford High School better than Stratford Primary School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Stratford Primary School ranks higher (47.6 vs 37.3 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 Stratford High School and Stratford Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Stratford and Stratford in Taranaki.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Stratford High School: 500. Stratford Primary School: 488. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Stratford High School and Stratford Primary School rank in Taranaki?
Stratford High School is 11th of 16 and Stratford Primary School is 27th of 56 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Taranaki on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).