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New Plymouth Boys' High School
A state secondary (year 9-15) (years 9–13) in Welbourn, New Plymouth, with 1,484 students on its Jul 2026 roll.
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · New Plymouth Boys' High School, Ministry school number 171 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
On the roll
1,484students
New Plymouth Boys' High School had 1,484 students enrolled at Jul 2026.
These add up to more than the roll. The Ministry records ethnicity as total response: a student who identifies with more than one ethnicity is counted in each. Percentages are each group's share of the 1,484 students on the roll, so they sum to about 125%, not 100%.
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Roll at Jul 2026; groups under 5 students shown as “<5” · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
Equity Index
446EQI
moderate socio-economic barriers
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What EQI measures
The Equity Index estimates the extent to which a school's students face socio-economic barriers to achievement. It describes the community a school serves — it does not measure school quality, teaching, or student outcomes. A school facing more barriers can be an outstanding school. For independent evaluation, read the school's ERO reports. What EQI means →
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Equity Index, 2565 schools; national range 344–569 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
Who may enrol
New Plymouth Boys' High School does not operate an enrolment scheme. There is no home zone, and enrolment is not restricted by where a student lives. How enrolment zones work →
School details
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Contact details as published by the school to the Ministry · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
Nearby schools
| School | Type | Years | Roll | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central School Te Kura Waenga O Ngāmotu | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 217 | 0.6 km |
| New Plymouth Girls' High School | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Years 9–13 | 1,303 | 1.0 km |
| Welbourn School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 341 | 1.3 km |
| Highlands Intermediate | Intermediate | Years 7–8 | 712 | 1.4 km |
| Merrilands School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 139 | 1.5 km |
| St Pius X School (New Plymouth) | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 188 | 1.6 km |
| Sacred Heart Girls' College (N Plymouth) | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Years 7–13 | 737 | 1.7 km |
| St John Bosco School (New Plymouth) | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 259 | 1.8 km |
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Distances are straight-line, from the Ministry's directory coordinates — approximate · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
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Common questions
What year levels does New Plymouth Boys' High School cover?
New Plymouth Boys' High School is a secondary (year 9-15), which covers years 9–13.
How many students attend New Plymouth Boys' High School?
1,484 students were on the roll at Jul 2026, according to the Ministry of Education's school directory.
Does New Plymouth Boys' High School have an enrolment zone?
No. New Plymouth Boys' High School does not operate an enrolment scheme, so enrolment is not restricted to a home zone.
Is New Plymouth Boys' High School a state school?
New Plymouth Boys' High School is a state school.