State · Contributing · Co-ed
Merrilands School
A state contributing (years 1–6) in Merrilands, New Plymouth, with 139 students on its Jul 2026 roll.
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Merrilands School, Ministry school number 2197 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
On the roll
139students
Merrilands School had 139 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 139 students on the roll, so they sum to about 130%, 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
479EQI
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
Merrilands 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart Girls' College (N Plymouth) | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Years 7–13 | 737 | 1.2 km |
| New Plymouth Girls' High School | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Years 9–13 | 1,303 | 1.2 km |
| St John Bosco School (New Plymouth) | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 259 | 1.4 km |
| Welbourn School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 341 | 1.4 km |
| New Plymouth Boys' High School | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Years 9–13 | 1,484 | 1.5 km |
| Fitzroy School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 434 | 1.7 km |
| Highlands Intermediate | Intermediate | Years 7–8 | 712 | 1.7 km |
| Central School Te Kura Waenga O Ngāmotu | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 217 | 2.1 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
- Merrilands School vs St John Bosco School (New Plymouth)
- Merrilands School vs Welbourn School
- Merrilands School vs Fitzroy School
Common questions
What year levels does Merrilands School cover?
Merrilands School is a contributing, which covers years 1–6.
How many students attend Merrilands School?
139 students were on the roll at Jul 2026, according to the Ministry of Education's school directory.
Does Merrilands School have an enrolment zone?
No. Merrilands School does not operate an enrolment scheme, so enrolment is not restricted to a home zone.
Is Merrilands School a state school?
Merrilands School is a state school.