Overview
Highlands Intermediate is a state intermediate school in New Plymouth, Taranaki. It is a co-educational school. The school has 710 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 444 (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
School TypeIntermediate
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityNew Plymouth District
RegionTaranaki
Urban/RuralLarge urban area
Postcode4310
MoE School ID2172
Student Demographics
Total Roll710
European/Pakeha83.1%
Maori21.3%
Pacific3.2%
Asian13.2%
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 EQI444
National Avg463
Contextaverage equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)