St Joseph's Cathedral School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026City Rise, Otago 9016 · Dunedin City
#26 of 85 contributing schools in Otago
#421 of 1,559 nationally
About St Joseph's Cathedral School
St Joseph's Cathedral School is a state integrated contributing located in City Rise, in the Dunedin City territorial authority of Otago, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 158 students. Formerly private (often church) schools integrated into the state system; charge compulsory attendance dues.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 68.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 26th of 85 ranked contributing schools in Otago. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (85th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (39th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 8.2%; pacific students 7.6%; international students 0%.
There are 3 schools in City Rise; St Joseph's Cathedral School ranks 2nd of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against contributing schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)401
- Roll size (10%)158
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-1.3%
- 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 Cathedral School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 401
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 158
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -1.3%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 8.2%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 7.6%
- 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 Cathedral School has changed over time.
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Schools near St Joseph's Cathedral School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Otago Girls' High School
Dunedin · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
715 students · 187 m away
Trinity Catholic College
City Rise · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
868 students · 222 m away
Arthur Street School
City Rise · State full primary · Years 1–8
201 students · 399 m away
London House Learning Centre
Dunedin · State activity centre
· 501 m away
Otago Boys' High School
Dunedin · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
853 students · 556 m away
St Hildas Collegiate
Dunedin · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
464 students · 1.1 km away
Kaikorai School
Roslyn · State contributing · Years 1–6
317 students · 1.3 km away
Columba College
Roslyn · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
607 students · 1.4 km away
Mornington School
Mornington · State contributing · Years 1–6
247 students · 1.8 km away
Balmacewen Intermediate
Wakari · State intermediate · Years 7–8
476 students · 1.9 km away
Similar schools
State integrated contributing schools in Otago with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
St Brigids School (Tainui)
Andersons Bay · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
80 students
St Mary's School (Dunedin)
Wakari · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
60 students
Kingsview School
Frankton · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
90 students
St John's School (Ranfurly)
Ranfurly · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
67 students
St Mary's School (Mosgiel)
Mosgiel · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
134 students
St Joseph's School (Queenstown)
Queenstown · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
130 students
Frequently asked questions
Is St Joseph's Cathedral School a good school?
St Joseph's Cathedral School has a Success Index (NZ) of 68.9 out of 100 (Top 25% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #26 of 85 in Otago. 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 Cathedral School rank in Otago?
St Joseph's Cathedral School ranks #26 of 85 contributing schools in Otago and #421 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend St Joseph's Cathedral School?
St Joseph's Cathedral School had 158 students in 2026, a change of -1% over five years.
Is St Joseph's Cathedral School a primary school or a secondary school?
St Joseph's Cathedral School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state integrated school.
What other schools are near St Joseph's Cathedral School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of St Joseph's Cathedral School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.