State · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Co-ed
Spotswood College
A state secondary (year 9-15) (years 9–13) in Spotswood, New Plymouth, with 936 students on its Jul 2026 roll.
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Spotswood College, Ministry school number 173 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
On the roll
936students
Spotswood College had 936 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 936 students on the roll, so they sum to about 129%, 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
493EQI
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
Spotswood College 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Te Pi'ipi'inga Kakano Mai I Rangiatea | Composite | Years 1–13 | 131 | 0.2 km |
| Spotswood Primary School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 204 | 0.3 km |
| Moturoa School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 143 | 0.8 km |
| Marfell Community School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 132 | 0.9 km |
| St Joseph's School (New Plymouth) | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 281 | 1.5 km |
| Devon Intermediate | Intermediate | Years 7–8 | 345 | 1.8 km |
| Francis Douglas Memorial College | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Years 7–13 | 791 | 1.9 km |
| West End Te Kura O Morere | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 223 | 2.0 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
Compare with a similar school
- Spotswood College vs Te Pi'ipi'inga Kakano Mai I Rangiatea
- Spotswood College vs Francis Douglas Memorial College
- Spotswood College vs New Plymouth Boys' High School
Common questions
What year levels does Spotswood College cover?
Spotswood College is a secondary (year 9-15), which covers years 9–13.
How many students attend Spotswood College?
936 students were on the roll at Jul 2026, according to the Ministry of Education's school directory.
Does Spotswood College have an enrolment zone?
No. Spotswood College does not operate an enrolment scheme, so enrolment is not restricted to a home zone.
Is Spotswood College a state school?
Spotswood College is a state school.