St Joseph's School (Opunake)
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Opunake, Taranaki 4645 · South Taranaki District
#18 of 56 full primary schools in Taranaki
#706 of 1,559 nationally
About St Joseph's School (Opunake)
St Joseph's School (Opunake) is a state integrated full primary located in Opunake, in the South Taranaki District territorial authority of Taranaki, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 124 students. Formerly private (often church) schools integrated into the state system; charge compulsory attendance dues.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 56.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 18th of 56 ranked full primary schools in Taranaki. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (62th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (33th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 21.8%; pacific students 2.4%; international students 0%.
There are 4 schools in Opunake; St Joseph's School (Opunake) ranks 1st of 4 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%)441
- Roll size (10%)124
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)34.5%
- 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 (Opunake) by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 441
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 124
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 34.5%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 21.8%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 2.4%
- 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 (Opunake) has changed over time.
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Schools near St Joseph's School (Opunake)
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Opunake School
Opunake · State full primary · Years 1–8
156 students · 424 m away
Opunake High School
Opunake · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
315 students · 711 m away
TKKM o Tamarongo
Opunake · State full primary · Years 1–8
24 students · 889 m away
Rahotu School
Rahotu · State full primary · Years 1–8
122 students · 15 km away
Similar schools
State integrated full primary schools in Taranaki with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
St Joseph's School (Hawera)
Hāwera · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
209 students
New Plymouth Adventist Christian School
Vogeltown · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
63 students
St Joseph's School (Stratford)
Stratford · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
155 students
St Patrick's School (Kaponga)
Kaponga · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
27 students
St Patrick's School (Inglewood)
Inglewood · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
60 students
Hāwera Christian School
Hāwera · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
49 students
Frequently asked questions
Is St Joseph's School (Opunake) a good school?
St Joseph's School (Opunake) has a Success Index (NZ) of 56.7 out of 100 (Top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #18 of 56 in Taranaki. 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 (Opunake) rank in Taranaki?
St Joseph's School (Opunake) ranks #18 of 56 full primary schools in Taranaki and #706 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend St Joseph's School (Opunake)?
St Joseph's School (Opunake) had 124 students in 2026, a change of +35% over five years.
Is St Joseph's School (Opunake) a primary school or a secondary school?
St Joseph's School (Opunake) 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 (Opunake)?
There are 4 schools within 15 km of St Joseph's School (Opunake); they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.