Overview
Marfell Community School is a state contributing school in New Plymouth, Taranaki. It is a co-educational school. The school has 120 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 542 (high equity need). The school does not have an enrolment scheme. It is located in the New Plymouth District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeContributing
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityNew Plymouth District
RegionTaranaki
Urban/RuralLarge urban area
Postcode4310
MoE School ID2192
Student Demographics
Total Roll120
European/Pakeha43.3%
Maori62.5%
Pacific9.2%
Asian7.5%
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 EQI542
National Avg463
Contexthigh equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)