Overview
Merrilands School is a state contributing school in New Plymouth, Taranaki. It is a co-educational school. The school has 130 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 479 (above-average 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
Postcode4312
MoE School ID2197
Student Demographics
Total Roll130
European/Pakeha60.8%
Maori34.6%
Pacific12.3%
Asian16.2%
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 EQI479
National Avg463
Contextabove-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)