St Joseph's Catholic School (Te Aroha)
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Te Aroha, Waikato 3320 · Matamata-Piako District
#87 of 179 full primary schools in Waikato
#915 of 1,559 nationally
About St Joseph's Catholic School (Te Aroha)
St Joseph's Catholic School (Te Aroha) is a state integrated full primary located in Te Aroha, in the Matamata-Piako District territorial authority of Waikato, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 63 students. Formerly private (often church) schools integrated into the state system; charge compulsory attendance dues.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 48.4 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 87th of 179 ranked full primary schools in Waikato. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (56th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (19th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 6.3%; pacific students 22.2%; international students 0%.
There are 6 schools in Te Aroha; St Joseph's Catholic School (Te Aroha) ranks 3rd 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%)446
- Roll size (10%)63
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-40.4%
- 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 Catholic School (Te Aroha) by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 446
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 63
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -40.4%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 6.3%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 22.2%
- 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 Catholic School (Te Aroha) has changed over time.
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Schools near St Joseph's Catholic School (Te Aroha)
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Te Aroha Primary School
Te Aroha · State full primary · Years 1–8
223 students · 329 m away
Stanley Avenue School
Te Aroha · State full primary · Years 1–8
271 students · 1.4 km away
Te Aroha College
Te Aroha · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
395 students · 1.6 km away
Elstow-Waihou Combined School
Te Aroha · State full primary · Years 1–8
175 students · 6.7 km away
Manawaru School
Te Aroha · State full primary · Years 1–8
73 students · 11 km away
Springdale School
Waitoa · State full primary · Years 1–8
34 students · 13 km away
Karangahake School
Karangahake · State full primary · Years 1–8
49 students · 13 km away
Tirohia School
Tirohia · State full primary · Years 1–8
32 students · 13 km away
Tatuanui School
Tatuanui · State contributing · Years 1–6
143 students · 13 km away
Te Wharekura o Te Rau Aroha
Waitoa · State composite · Years 1–13
140 students · 15 km away
Similar schools
State integrated full primary schools in Waikato with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
St Joseph's Catholic School (Matamata)
Matamata · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
25 students
St Joseph's Catholic School (Waihi)
Waihi · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
54 students
St Joseph's Catholic School (Paeroa)
Paeroa · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
51 students
St Joseph's Catholic School (Te Kuiti)
Te Kuiti · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
69 students
St Mary's Catholic School (Putāruru)
Putaruru · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
177 students
St Paul's Catholic School (Ngaruawahia)
Ngaruawahia · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
117 students
Frequently asked questions
Is St Joseph's Catholic School (Te Aroha) a good school?
St Joseph's Catholic School (Te Aroha) has a Success Index (NZ) of 48.4 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #87 of 179 in Waikato. 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 Catholic School (Te Aroha) rank in Waikato?
St Joseph's Catholic School (Te Aroha) ranks #87 of 179 full primary schools in Waikato and #915 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend St Joseph's Catholic School (Te Aroha)?
St Joseph's Catholic School (Te Aroha) had 63 students in 2026, a change of -40% over five years.
Is St Joseph's Catholic School (Te Aroha) a primary school or a secondary school?
St Joseph's Catholic School (Te Aroha) is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state integrated school.
What other schools are near St Joseph's Catholic School (Te Aroha)?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of St Joseph's Catholic School (Te Aroha); they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.