Vogeltown School vs Welbourn 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.
Vogeltown School
Vogeltown ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
337 students
Welbourn School
New Plymouth ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
365 students
| Measure | Vogeltown School Vogeltown, Taranaki | Welbourn School New Plymouth, Taranaki |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 63 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #14 of 56 | #12 of 56 |
| National rank | #563 of 1,559 | #556 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | Years 1โ6 |
| Students | 337 | 365 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 447 | 425 |
| Total roll | 337 | 365 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 2.3% | -11.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 16.6% | 21.9% |
| Pacific students | 1.8% | 4.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Vogeltown | New Plymouth |
| region | Taranaki | Taranaki |
| Website | www.vogeltown.school.nz | www.welbourn.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- โขBoth schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (62.8 vs 63.0).
- โขWelbourn School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (425 vs 447).
- โขWelbourn School does better on roll size (365 vs 337).
- โขVogeltown School does better on roll growth (5 years) (2.3% vs -11.8%).
- โขWelbourn School is the larger school with 365 students compared with 337.
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 Vogeltown School better than Welbourn School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Vogeltown School and Welbourn School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Vogeltown and New Plymouth in Taranaki.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Vogeltown School: 447. Welbourn School: 425. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Vogeltown School and Welbourn School rank in Taranaki?
Vogeltown School is 14th of 56 and Welbourn School is 12th of 56 among contributing schools in Taranaki on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).