Overview
Francis Douglas Memorial College is a state integrated secondary (year 7-15) school in Westown, Taranaki. It is a boys school school. The school has 799 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 418 (below-average equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the New Plymouth District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState Integrated
School TypeSecondary (Year 7-15)
Co-Ed StatusBoys School
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityNew Plymouth District
RegionTaranaki
Urban/RuralLarge urban area
Postcode4343
MoE School ID175
Student Demographics
Total Roll799
European/Pakeha80.7%
Maori20.7%
Pacific2.9%
Asian11.3%
Ethnicity Distribution
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Equity Index (EQI)
The Equity Index replaced the decile system in 2023. It measures the socio-economic context of a school's student community. A higher EQI indicates greater equity need (more disadvantaged). The national average is approximately 463.
School EQI418
National Avg463
Contextbelow-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)