St Joseph's School (Taihape)
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Taihape, Manawatū-Whanganui 4720 · Rangitikei District
#28 of 111 full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui
#773 of 1,559 nationally
About St Joseph's School (Taihape)
St Joseph's School (Taihape) is a state integrated full primary located in Taihape, in the Rangitikei District territorial authority of Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 79 students. Formerly private (often church) schools integrated into the state system; charge compulsory attendance dues.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 54.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 28th of 111 ranked full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (65th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (23th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 44.3%; pacific students 5.1%; international students 0%.
There are 5 schools in Taihape; St Joseph's School (Taihape) ranks 1st 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%)435
- Roll size (10%)79
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-29.1%
- 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 (Taihape) by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 435
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 79
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -29.1%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 44.3%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 5.1%
- 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 (Taihape) has changed over time.
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Schools near St Joseph's School (Taihape)
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Taihape Area School
Taihape · State composite · Years 1–13
245 students · 1.2 km away
Mataroa School
Taihape · State full primary · Years 1–8
57 students · 8.4 km away
Taoroa School
Taihape · State full primary · Years 1–8
47 students · 11 km away
Moawhango School
Moawhango · State full primary · Years 1–8
29 students · 12 km away
Mangaweka School
Mangaweka · State full primary · Years 1–8
44 students · 14 km away
Similar schools
State integrated full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
St Joseph's School (Feilding)
Feilding · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
74 students
Palmerston North Adventist Christian School
Palmerston North · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
103 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
Our Lady of Lourdes School (P North)
Takaro · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
161 students
St Anne's School (Wanganui)
Whanganui East · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
223 students
Frequently asked questions
Is St Joseph's School (Taihape) a good school?
St Joseph's School (Taihape) has a Success Index (NZ) of 54.2 out of 100 (Top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #28 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 (Taihape) rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
St Joseph's School (Taihape) ranks #28 of 111 full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui and #773 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend St Joseph's School (Taihape)?
St Joseph's School (Taihape) had 79 students in 2026, a change of -29% over five years.
Is St Joseph's School (Taihape) a primary school or a secondary school?
St Joseph's School (Taihape) 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 (Taihape)?
There are 5 schools within 15 km of St Joseph's School (Taihape); they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.