Stratford High School vs Taranaki Diocesan School for Girls
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary (year 9-15) schools in Taranaki, New Zealand, 1.6 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
Taranaki Diocesan School for Girls
Stratford · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
99 students
| Measure | Stratford High School Stratford, Taranaki | Taranaki Diocesan School for Girls Stratford, Taranaki |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 37 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #11 of 16 | #5 of 16 |
| National rank | #323 of 486 | #163 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 696 | 99 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 500 | 461 |
| Total roll | 696 | 99 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 26.3% | 24.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 68.5% | 92.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 42.6% | 88.5% |
| Māori students | 30.5% | 9.1% |
| Pacific students | 2% | 3% |
| International students | 0% | 1% |
| suburb or town | Stratford | Stratford |
| region | Taranaki | Taranaki |
| Website | www.stratfordhigh.school.nz | www.taranakidio.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Taranaki Diocesan School for Girls scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (61.2 vs 37.3).
- •Taranaki Diocesan School for Girls does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (461 vs 500).
- •Stratford High School does better on roll size (696 vs 99).
- •Stratford High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (26.3% vs 24.2%).
- •Taranaki Diocesan School for Girls does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (92.3% vs 68.5%).
- •Stratford High School is the larger school with 696 students compared with 99.
- •Stratford High School is a state school while Taranaki Diocesan School for Girls is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Stratford High School is co-educational and Taranaki Diocesan School for Girls is girls.
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 Taranaki Diocesan School for Girls?
On the Success Index (NZ), Taranaki Diocesan School for Girls ranks higher (61.2 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 Taranaki Diocesan School for Girls?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Stratford and Stratford in Taranaki.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Stratford High School: 500. Taranaki Diocesan School for Girls: 461. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Stratford High School and Taranaki Diocesan School for Girls rank in Taranaki?
Stratford High School is 11th of 16 and Taranaki Diocesan School for Girls is 5th of 16 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Taranaki on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).