State · Full Primary · Co-ed
Bell Block School
A state full primary (years 1–8) in Bell Block, New Plymouth, with 446 students on its Jul 2026 roll.
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Bell Block School, Ministry school number 2157 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
On the roll
446students
Bell Block School had 446 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 446 students on the roll, so they sum to about 121%, 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
441EQI
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
Enrolment zone — advisory
Bell Block School operates an enrolment scheme (a home zone). This site does not determine whether an address is in zone. The Ministry's published zone boundaries are low-resolution and are not suitable for checking an individual property. Confirm with the Ministry's zone map or with the school directly. Out-of-zone places are offered by ballot — how ballots 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puketapu School (New Plymouth) | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 318 | 1.3 km |
| Fitzroy School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 434 | 3.9 km |
| St John Bosco School (New Plymouth) | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 259 | 4.1 km |
| Sacred Heart Girls' College (N Plymouth) | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Years 7–13 | 737 | 4.1 km |
| Merrilands School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 139 | 4.7 km |
| New Plymouth Girls' High School | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Years 9–13 | 1,303 | 4.8 km |
| New Plymouth Boys' High School | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Years 9–13 | 1,484 | 5.8 km |
| Welbourn School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 341 | 6.1 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
- Bell Block School vs Puketapu School (New Plymouth)
- Bell Block School vs Fitzroy School
- Bell Block School vs St John Bosco School (New Plymouth)
Common questions
What year levels does Bell Block School cover?
Bell Block School is a full primary, which covers years 1–8.
How many students attend Bell Block School?
446 students were on the roll at Jul 2026, according to the Ministry of Education's school directory.
Does Bell Block School have an enrolment zone?
Yes. Bell Block School operates an enrolment scheme, so students living in its home zone have the right to enrol. This site does not check whether a specific address is in zone — confirm that with the Ministry's zone map or with the school.
Is Bell Block School a state school?
Bell Block School is a state school.