St Joseph's School (Kaikōura)
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Kaikoura, Canterbury 7300 · Kaikoura District
#94 of 187 full primary schools in Canterbury
#606 of 1,559 nationally
About St Joseph's School (Kaikōura)
St Joseph's School (Kaikōura) is a state integrated full primary located in Kaikoura, in the Kaikoura District territorial authority of Canterbury, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 114 students. Formerly private (often church) schools integrated into the state system; charge compulsory attendance dues.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 61.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 94th of 187 ranked full primary schools in Canterbury. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (68th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (31th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 26.3%; pacific students 0.9%; international students 0%.
There are 4 schools in Kaikoura; St Joseph's School (Kaikōura) ranks 1st 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%)431
- Roll size (10%)114
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)3.8%
- 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 School (Kaikōura) by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 431
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 114
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 3.8%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 26.3%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 0.9%
- 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 School (Kaikōura) has changed over time.
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Schools near St Joseph's School (Kaikōura)
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Kaikōura High School
Kaikoura · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
192 students · 100 m away
Kaikōura Primary School
Esplanade · State contributing · Years 1–6
125 students · 1.1 km away
Kaikōura Suburban School
Kaikoura · State contributing · Years 1–6
52 students · 4.4 km away
Hāpuku School
Kaikoura · State full primary · Years 1–8
17 students · 7.7 km away
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St Patrick's School (Kaiapoi)
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St Joseph's School (Rangiora)
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Frequently asked questions
Is St Joseph's School (Kaikōura) a good school?
St Joseph's School (Kaikōura) has a Success Index (NZ) of 61.0 out of 100 (Top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #94 of 187 in Canterbury. 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 School (Kaikōura) rank in Canterbury?
St Joseph's School (Kaikōura) ranks #94 of 187 full primary schools in Canterbury and #606 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend St Joseph's School (Kaikōura)?
St Joseph's School (Kaikōura) had 114 students in 2026, a change of +4% over five years.
Is St Joseph's School (Kaikōura) a primary school or a secondary school?
St Joseph's School (Kaikōura) is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state integrated school.
What other schools are near St Joseph's School (Kaikōura)?
There are 4 schools within 15 km of St Joseph's School (Kaikōura); they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.