Schools in Fitzroy
New Plymouth · Taranaki & Manawatū
There are 2 schools in and around Fitzroy, New Plymouth (Taranaki & Manawatū) — 1 primary, 1 secondary. Fitzroy 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 Fitzroy 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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Wellbeing100Trajectory57ERO review80 - 2Sacred Heart Girls' College (N Plymouth)
Fitzroy · Secondary (Year 7-15) · 725 students · EQI <420 (most advantaged)
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/ 100 composite
Academic89Outcomes65Retention91Wellbeing88Trajectory52ERO review85
What the record says about Fitzroy schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Sacred Heart Girls' College (N Plymouth)
Sacred Heart Girls' College's most recent ERO board assurance review (February 2025) found the board has attested to compliance in board administration, curriculum, health and safety, welfare, personnel management, finance, and assets. However, non-compliance was identified in consultation with the Māori community on policies and plans for improving Māori student progress, and in reporting to the school community on Māori student progress and achievement against targets.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Fitzroy schools
What schools are in Fitzroy?
Fitzroy, New Plymouth has 2 schools on our records (1 primary, 1 secondary): Sacred Heart Girls' College (N Plymouth), Fitzroy School. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Fitzroy?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Fitzroy School ranks highest among Fitzroy schools (81/100). On NCEA and University Entrance results, Sacred Heart Girls' College (N Plymouth) leads the local secondary schools. "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Fitzroy?
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 Fitzroy 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 Fitzroy address.
Decile or EQI — how are Fitzroy 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).