St Joseph's School (Temuka)
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Temuka, Canterbury 7920 · Timaru District
#147 of 187 full primary schools in Canterbury
#957 of 1,559 nationally
About St Joseph's School (Temuka)
St Joseph's School (Temuka) is a state integrated full primary located in Temuka, in the Timaru District territorial authority of Canterbury, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 110 students. Formerly private (often church) schools integrated into the state system; charge compulsory attendance dues.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 46.7 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 147th of 187 ranked full primary schools in Canterbury. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (52th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (30th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 30.9%; pacific students 6.4%; international students 0%.
There are 4 schools in Temuka; St Joseph's School (Temuka) ranks 1st of 3 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%)451
- Roll size (10%)110
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-0.8%
- 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 (Temuka) by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 451
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 110
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -0.8%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 30.9%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 6.4%
- 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 School (Temuka) has changed over time.
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Schools near St Joseph's School (Temuka)
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Temuka Primary School
Temuka · State contributing · Years 1–6
215 students · 308 m away
Opihi College
Temuka · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
273 students · 873 m away
Arowhenua Maori School
Arowhenua · State full primary · Years 1–8
42 students · 1.6 km away
Winchester Rural School
Winchester · State contributing · Years 1–6
121 students · 6.0 km away
Waihi School
Temuka · Private full primary · Years 1–8
140 students · 7.9 km away
Pleasant Point Primary School
Pleasant Point · State full primary · Years 1–8
245 students · 12 km away
St Joseph's School (Pleasant Point)
Pleasant Point · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
47 students · 12 km away
Similar schools
State integrated full primary schools in Canterbury with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
St Anne's School (Woolston)
Woolston · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
182 students
New Brighton Catholic School (Chch)
New Brighton · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
196 students
St Patrick's School (Kaiapoi)
Kaiapoi · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
204 students
Sacred Heart School (Timaru)
Timaru · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
232 students
Tamariki School
Woolston · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
51 students
St Joseph's School (Kaikōura)
Kaikoura · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
114 students
Frequently asked questions
Is St Joseph's School (Temuka) a good school?
St Joseph's School (Temuka) has a Success Index (NZ) of 46.7 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #147 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 (Temuka) rank in Canterbury?
St Joseph's School (Temuka) ranks #147 of 187 full primary schools in Canterbury and #957 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend St Joseph's School (Temuka)?
St Joseph's School (Temuka) had 110 students in 2026, a change of -1% over five years.
Is St Joseph's School (Temuka) a primary school or a secondary school?
St Joseph's School (Temuka) 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 (Temuka)?
There are 7 schools within 15 km of St Joseph's School (Temuka); they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.