| Lynmouth | |
|---|---|
| Basic information | |
| Local authority | New Plymouth |
| Population | 2,142 (2006) |
| Facilities | |
| Surrounds | |
| North | (North Taranaki Bight) |
| East | New Plymouth centre |
| Southeast | Frankleigh Park |
| South | Westown |
| Southwest | Marfell |
| West | Moturoa |
Lynmouth is a suburb of New Plymouth in the Taranaki Region of New Zealand. It is located to the west of the city centre. The population was 2,142 in the 2006 Census, an increase of 78 from 2001.[1]
Taranaki Base Hospital is between Lynmouth and Westown to the south.[2]
Devon Intermediate is an intermediate (years 7-8) school with a decile rating of 4 and a roll of 372.[3] The school was established in 1958.[4] The uniform consists of a polo shirt, sweatshirt and then for girls a chioce of culottes or a skirt and boys wear shorts.
West End School and St Joseph's School are contributing primary (years 1-6) schools with decile ratings of 6 and 7, and rolls of 303[5] and 151,[6] respectively. St Joseph's is a state integrated Catholic school.[7]
All these schools are coeducational.