St Joseph's Catholic School (Whakatane)
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Whakatane, Bay of Plenty 3120 · Whakatane District
#13 of 101 full primary schools in Bay of Plenty
#419 of 1,559 nationally
About St Joseph's Catholic School (Whakatane)
St Joseph's Catholic School (Whakatane) is a state integrated full primary school located in Whakatane, in the Whakatane District territorial authority of Bay of Plenty, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 264 students. Formerly private (often church) schools integrated into the state system; charge compulsory attendance dues.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 69.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 13th of 101 ranked full primary schools in Bay of Plenty. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (77th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (61th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 32.2%; pacific students 4.5%; international students 0%.
There are 10 schools in Whakatane; St Joseph's Catholic School (Whakatane) ranks 1st of 10 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%)430
- Roll size (10%)264
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)6.5%
- 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 (Whakatane) by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 430
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 264
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 6.5%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 32.2%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 4.5%
- 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 (Whakatane) has changed over time.
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Schools near St Joseph's Catholic School (Whakatane)
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Whakatane High School
Whakatane · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,228 students · 369 m away
Allandale School
Kopeopeo · State contributing · Years 1–6
341 students · 482 m away
Whakatane S D A School
Kopeopeo · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
53 students · 709 m away
Apanui School
Whakatane · State contributing · Years 1–6
439 students · 1.0 km away
James Street School
Whakatane · State contributing · Years 1–6
250 students · 1.1 km away
Whakatane Intermediate
Whakatane · State intermediate · Years 7–8
578 students · 1.1 km away
Trident High School
Whakatane · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
829 students · 1.2 km away
Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Te Orini ki Ngati Awa
Coastlands · State composite · Years 1–13
96 students · 3.4 km away
Te Kura o Te Paroa
Whakatane · State full primary · Years 1–8
297 students · 4.0 km away
Whakatane Teen Parent Unit
Thornton · State teen parent unit
· 4.7 km away
Similar schools
State integrated full primary schools in Bay of Plenty with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
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116 students
St Thomas More Catholic School
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105 students
St Michael's Catholic School (Rotorua)
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110 students
Tauranga Waldorf School
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St Joseph's Catholic School (Opotiki)
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Suzanne Aubert Catholic School
Papamoa · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
215 students
Frequently asked questions
Is St Joseph's Catholic School (Whakatane) a good school?
St Joseph's Catholic School (Whakatane) has a Success Index (NZ) of 69.0 out of 100 (Top 25% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #13 of 101 in Bay of Plenty. 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 (Whakatane) rank in Bay of Plenty?
St Joseph's Catholic School (Whakatane) ranks #13 of 101 full primary schools in Bay of Plenty and #419 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend St Joseph's Catholic School (Whakatane)?
St Joseph's Catholic School (Whakatane) had 264 students in 2026, a change of +7% over five years.
Is St Joseph's Catholic School (Whakatane) a primary school or a secondary school?
St Joseph's Catholic School (Whakatane) is classified as a full primary school covering Years 1–8. It is a state integrated school.
What other schools are near St Joseph's Catholic School (Whakatane)?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of St Joseph's Catholic School (Whakatane); they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.