St Joseph's School (Waitara)
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Waitara, Taranaki 4346 · New Plymouth District
#51 of 56 full primary schools in Taranaki
#1444 of 1,559 nationally
About St Joseph's School (Waitara)
St Joseph's School (Waitara) is a state integrated full primary located in Waitara, in the New Plymouth District territorial authority of Taranaki, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 91 students. Formerly private (often church) schools integrated into the state system; charge compulsory attendance dues.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 24.3 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 51st of 56 ranked full primary schools in Taranaki. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (43th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (18th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 51.6%; pacific students 6.6%; international students 0%.
There are 6 schools in Waitara; St Joseph's School (Waitara) ranks 5th of 6 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%)510
- Roll size (10%)91
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-1.4%
- 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 (Waitara) by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 510
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 91
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -1.4%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 51.6%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 6.6%
- 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 School (Waitara) has changed over time.
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Schools near St Joseph's School (Waitara)
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Waitara Central School
Waitara · State contributing · Years 1–6
184 students · 400 m away
Manukorihi Intermediate
Waitara · State intermediate · Years 7–8
210 students · 1.4 km away
Waitara High School
Waitara · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
423 students · 1.7 km away
Waitara East School
Waitara · State contributing · Years 1–6
204 students · 1.8 km away
Tikorangi School
Waitara · State contributing · Years 1–6
168 students · 5.3 km away
Huirangi School
Huirangi · State contributing · Years 1–6
109 students · 5.4 km away
Lepperton School
Lepperton · State full primary · Years 1–8
129 students · 6.5 km away
Puketapu School (New Plymouth)
Bell Block · State full primary · Years 1–8
332 students · 7.0 km away
Bell Block School
Bell Block · State full primary · Years 1–8
473 students · 8.0 km away
Fitzroy School
Fitzroy · State contributing · Years 1–6
443 students · 12 km away
Similar schools
State integrated full primary schools in Taranaki with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
St Joseph's School (Patea)
Patea · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
5 students
Hāwera Christian School
Hāwera · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
49 students
St Joseph's School (Stratford)
Stratford · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
155 students
New Plymouth Adventist Christian School
Vogeltown · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
63 students
St Joseph's School (Opunake)
Opunake · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
124 students
St Joseph's School (Hawera)
Hāwera · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
209 students
Frequently asked questions
Is St Joseph's School (Waitara) a good school?
St Joseph's School (Waitara) has a Success Index (NZ) of 24.3 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #51 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 (Waitara) rank in Taranaki?
St Joseph's School (Waitara) ranks #51 of 56 full primary schools in Taranaki and #1444 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend St Joseph's School (Waitara)?
St Joseph's School (Waitara) had 91 students in 2026, a change of -1% over five years.
Is St Joseph's School (Waitara) a primary school or a secondary school?
St Joseph's School (Waitara) 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 (Waitara)?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of St Joseph's School (Waitara); they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.