Schools in Bell Block
New Plymouth · Taranaki & Manawatū
There are 2 schools in and around Bell Block, New Plymouth (Taranaki & Manawatū) — 2 primary. Bell Block School is the highest-scoring on the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite, which compares every school against its EQI peer group. Each profile is source-linked to Education Counts, ERO and the Ministry of Education.
2 schools · refreshed from Education Counts 2026-07-12. Full methodology.
Schools in Bell Block ranked by value-added score
The SchoolsNearMe composite scores every level against its EQI peer group, so it surfaces schools that get the most out of their students — not just the most advantaged intake. How it's calculated.
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Wellbeing47Trajectory56ERO review80 - View profile →
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/ 100 composite
Wellbeing0Trajectory47ERO review71
What the record says about Bell Block schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Puketapu School (New Plymouth)
Puketapu School is a full primary in Bell Block serving 375 students. The school has made its curriculum document (Te Marautanga o Puketapu) publicly available and maintains a focus on positive relationships and high expectations in teaching and learning. Leadership has invested in school-wide professional learning to develop teaching capacity. The school's composite score is 71.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Bell Block schools
What schools are in Bell Block?
Bell Block, New Plymouth has 2 schools on our records (2 primary): Bell Block School, Puketapu School (New Plymouth). Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Bell Block?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Bell Block School ranks highest among Bell Block schools (62/100). "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Bell Block?
Many New Zealand state schools operate an enrolment zone (home zone), so your home address — not just the suburb — determines which in-zone state schools you can enrol at. Living in Bell Block does not guarantee a place at any particular school. Check each school's current zone with the school directly or use our by-address tool to see which schools cover a specific Bell Block address.
Decile or EQI — how are Bell Block schools rated for socio-economic need?
New Zealand replaced the decile system with the Equity Index (EQI) in 2023. A lower EQI means a more socio-economically advantaged community; a higher EQI means greater need. EQI is a funding tool, not a quality measure — a high-EQI school can outperform a low-EQI one. The SchoolsNearMe composite controls for EQI so a school serving a more disadvantaged community isn't unfairly penalised.
Source data: Education Counts (NCEA, retention, destinations, discipline, funding) · Ministry of Education (roll, EQI, identity) · Education Review Office (reviews).