St Joseph's School (Wairoa)
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Wairoa, Hawke's Bay 4160 · Wairoa District
#47 of 69 full primary schools in Hawke's Bay
#1316 of 1,559 nationally
About St Joseph's School (Wairoa)
St Joseph's School (Wairoa) is a state integrated full primary located in Wairoa, in the Wairoa District territorial authority of Hawke's Bay, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 96 students. Formerly private (often church) schools integrated into the state system; charge compulsory attendance dues.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 30.5 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 47th of 69 ranked full primary schools in Hawke's Bay. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (60th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (22th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 65.6%; pacific students 10.4%; international students 0%.
There are 7 schools in Wairoa; St Joseph's School (Wairoa) ranks 1st of 7 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%)502
- Roll size (10%)96
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)14.8%
- 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 (Wairoa) by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 502
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 96
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 14.8%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 65.6%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 10.4%
- 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 (Wairoa) has changed over time.
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Schools near St Joseph's School (Wairoa)
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Wairoa Primary School
Wairoa · State full primary · Years 1–8
282 students · 485 m away
Wairoa College
Wairoa · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
347 students · 522 m away
TKKM o Ngati Kahungunu o Te Wairoa
Wairoa · State composite · Years 1–13
189 students · 717 m away
Tiaho Primary School
Wairoa · State full primary · Years 1–8
98 students · 914 m away
Te Whare Kounga
Wairoa · Charter secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
· 1.0 km away
Frasertown School
Frasertown · State full primary · Years 1–8
113 students · 7.7 km away
Similar schools
State integrated full primary schools in Hawke's Bay with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Parkside Christian S D A School
Greenmeadows · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
62 students
St Joseph's School (Central Hawke's Bay)
Waipukurau · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
108 students
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
Frequently asked questions
Is St Joseph's School (Wairoa) a good school?
St Joseph's School (Wairoa) has a Success Index (NZ) of 30.5 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #47 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 (Wairoa) rank in Hawke's Bay?
St Joseph's School (Wairoa) ranks #47 of 69 full primary schools in Hawke's Bay and #1316 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend St Joseph's School (Wairoa)?
St Joseph's School (Wairoa) had 96 students in 2026, a change of +15% over five years.
Is St Joseph's School (Wairoa) a primary school or a secondary school?
St Joseph's School (Wairoa) 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 (Wairoa)?
There are 6 schools within 15 km of St Joseph's School (Wairoa); they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.