St Joseph's School (Levin)
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Levin, Manawatū-Whanganui 5540 · Horowhenua District
#33 of 111 full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui
#857 of 1,559 nationally
About St Joseph's School (Levin)
St Joseph's School (Levin) is a state integrated full primary located in Levin, in the Horowhenua District territorial authority of Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 186 students. Formerly private (often church) schools integrated into the state system; charge compulsory attendance dues.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 50.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 33rd of 111 ranked full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (69th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (45th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 23.7%; pacific students 40.3%; international students 0%.
There are 12 schools in Levin; St Joseph's School (Levin) ranks 1st of 11 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%)462
- Roll size (10%)186
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)26.8%
- 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 (Levin) by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 462
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 186
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 26.8%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 23.7%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 40.3%
- 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 (Levin) has changed over time.
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Schools near St Joseph's School (Levin)
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Horowhenua College
Levin · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
893 students · 340 m away
Levin School
Levin · State contributing · Years 1–6
267 students · 693 m away
Levin Intermediate
Levin · State intermediate · Years 7–8
279 students · 848 m away
Levin North School
Levin · State contributing · Years 1–6
244 students · 1.3 km away
Waiopehu College
Levin · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
540 students · 1.6 km away
Levin Teen Parent Unit
Levin · State teen parent unit
· 1.6 km away
Levin East School
Levin · State contributing · Years 1–6
405 students · 1.6 km away
Taitoko School
Levin · State full primary · Years 1–8
241 students · 1.8 km away
Fairfield School (Levin)
Levin · State full primary · Years 1–8
399 students · 2.3 km away
Ohau School
Ohau · State full primary · Years 1–8
159 students · 4.8 km away
Similar schools
State integrated full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
St Anne's School (Wanganui)
Whanganui East · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
223 students
St Patrick's Catholic School (Taumarunui)
Taumarunui · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
77 students
St Mary's School (Wanganui)
Whanganui · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
248 students
St Joseph's School (Dannevirke)
Dannevirke · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
131 students
St Anthony's School (Pahiatua)
Pahiatua · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
128 students
Faith City School
Springvale · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
157 students
Frequently asked questions
Is St Joseph's School (Levin) a good school?
St Joseph's School (Levin) has a Success Index (NZ) of 50.5 out of 100 (Top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #33 of 111 in Manawatū-Whanganui. 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 (Levin) rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
St Joseph's School (Levin) ranks #33 of 111 full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui and #857 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend St Joseph's School (Levin)?
St Joseph's School (Levin) had 186 students in 2026, a change of +27% over five years.
Is St Joseph's School (Levin) a primary school or a secondary school?
St Joseph's School (Levin) 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 (Levin)?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of St Joseph's School (Levin); they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.