St Joseph's Catholic School (Onehunga)
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Onehunga, Auckland 1061 · Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board Area
#255 of 390 full primary schools in Auckland
#866 of 1,559 nationally
About St Joseph's Catholic School (Onehunga)
St Joseph's Catholic School (Onehunga) is a state integrated full primary located in Onehunga, in the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board Area territorial authority of Auckland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8 and is a girls' school. In 2026 it enrolled 171 students. Formerly private (often church) schools integrated into the state system; charge compulsory attendance dues.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 50.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 255th of 390 ranked full primary schools in Auckland. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (55th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (38th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 4.1%; pacific students 68.4%; international students 0%.
There are 6 schools in Onehunga; St Joseph's Catholic School (Onehunga) ranks 3rd of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against full primary schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)447
- Roll size (10%)171
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-16%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)–
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)–
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for St Joseph's Catholic School (Onehunga) by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 447
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 171
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -16%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 4.1%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 68.4%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 0%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at St Joseph's Catholic School (Onehunga) has changed over time.
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Schools near St Joseph's Catholic School (Onehunga)
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Onehunga Primary School
Onehunga · State contributing · Years 1–6
434 students · 470 m away
Golden Grove School
Onehunga · Private full primary · Years 1–8
52 students · 580 m away
OneSchool Global - New Zealand
Onehunga · Private composite · Years 1–13
1,500 students · 820 m away
Te Papapa School
Onehunga · State contributing · Years 1–6
310 students · 1.3 km away
Royal Oak Intermediate School
Royal Oak · State intermediate · Years 7–8
436 students · 1.4 km away
Onehunga High School
Onehunga · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,015 students · 1.6 km away
Royal Oak School
Royal Oak · State contributing · Years 1–6
457 students · 2.0 km away
Oranga School
One Tree Hill · State contributing · Years 1–6
226 students · 2.1 km away
Marcellin College
Royal Oak · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
462 students · 2.4 km away
Maangere Bridge School
Mangere Bridge · State contributing · Years 1–6
337 students · 2.6 km away
Similar schools
State integrated full primary schools in Auckland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
St Joseph's School (Grey Lynn)
Grey Lynn · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
76 students
St Mary's Catholic School (Avondale)
Avondale · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
178 students
Christ the King Catholic School (Owairaka)
Mount Roskill · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
121 students
St Patrick's School (Panmure)
Panmure · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
74 students
Holy Cross School (Papatoetoe)
Papatoetoe · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
568 students
St Anne's Catholic School (Manurewa)
Manurewa · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
511 students
Frequently asked questions
Is St Joseph's Catholic School (Onehunga) a good school?
St Joseph's Catholic School (Onehunga) has a Success Index (NZ) of 50.0 out of 100 (Top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #255 of 390 in Auckland. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does St Joseph's Catholic School (Onehunga) rank in Auckland?
St Joseph's Catholic School (Onehunga) ranks #255 of 390 full primary schools in Auckland and #866 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend St Joseph's Catholic School (Onehunga)?
St Joseph's Catholic School (Onehunga) had 171 students in 2026, a change of -16% over five years.
Is St Joseph's Catholic School (Onehunga) a primary school or a secondary school?
St Joseph's Catholic School (Onehunga) is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state integrated school.
What other schools are near St Joseph's Catholic School (Onehunga)?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of St Joseph's Catholic School (Onehunga); they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.