St Joseph's School (Central Hawke's Bay)
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Waipukurau, Hawke's Bay 4242 · Central Hawke's Bay District
#23 of 69 full primary schools in Hawke's Bay
#766 of 1,559 nationally
About St Joseph's School (Central Hawke's Bay)
St Joseph's School (Central Hawke's Bay) is a state integrated full primary located in Waipukurau, in the Central Hawke's Bay District territorial authority of Hawke's Bay, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 108 students. Formerly private (often church) schools integrated into the state system; charge compulsory attendance dues.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 54.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 23rd of 69 ranked full primary schools in Hawke's Bay. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (64th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (30th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 23.1%; pacific students 0.9%; international students 0%.
There are 5 schools in Waipukurau; St Joseph's School (Central Hawke's Bay) ranks 2nd of 5 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%)436
- Roll size (10%)108
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-9%
- 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 (Central Hawke's Bay) by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 436
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 108
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -9%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 23.1%
- 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 (Central Hawke's Bay) has changed over time.
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Schools near St Joseph's School (Central Hawke's Bay)
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Waipukurau School
Waipukurau · State full primary · Years 1–8
307 students · 420 m away
Central Hawkes Bay College
Waipukurau · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
561 students · 820 m away
The Terrace School (Waipukurau)
Waipukurau · State full primary · Years 1–8
192 students · 1.6 km away
Waipawa School
Waipawa · State full primary · Years 1–8
344 students · 6.2 km away
Otane School
Otane · State full primary · Years 1–8
72 students · 12 km away
Ongaonga School
Ongaonga · State full primary · Years 1–8
30 students · 15 km away
Argyll East School
Otane · State full primary · Years 1–8
78 students · 15 km away
Similar schools
State integrated full primary schools in Hawke's Bay with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
St Matthew's Primary School (Hastings)
Hastings · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
160 students
St Patrick's School (Napier)
Marewa · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
239 students
St Mary's Catholic School (Hastings)
Mahora · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
289 students
St Joseph's School (Hastings)
Akina · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
274 students
Reignier Catholic School
Greenmeadows · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
224 students
Parkside Christian S D A School
Greenmeadows · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
62 students
Frequently asked questions
Is St Joseph's School (Central Hawke's Bay) a good school?
St Joseph's School (Central Hawke's Bay) has a Success Index (NZ) of 54.5 out of 100 (Top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #23 of 69 in Hawke's Bay. 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 (Central Hawke's Bay) rank in Hawke's Bay?
St Joseph's School (Central Hawke's Bay) ranks #23 of 69 full primary schools in Hawke's Bay and #766 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend St Joseph's School (Central Hawke's Bay)?
St Joseph's School (Central Hawke's Bay) had 108 students in 2026, a change of -9% over five years.
Is St Joseph's School (Central Hawke's Bay) a primary school or a secondary school?
St Joseph's School (Central Hawke's Bay) 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 (Central Hawke's Bay)?
There are 7 schools within 15 km of St Joseph's School (Central Hawke's Bay); they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.