Holy Trinity Catholic Primary School vs St Joseph's School (Orakei)
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 22 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Trinity Catholic Primary School
Takanini · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
307 students
St Joseph's School (Orakei)
Orakei · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
21 students
| Measure | Holy Trinity Catholic Primary School Takanini, Auckland | St Joseph's School (Orakei) Orakei, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 83 Top 5% | 67 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #47 of 390 | – |
| National rank | #78 of 1,559 | – |
| Sector | State integrated | State integrated |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 307 | 21 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 395 | 394 |
| Total roll | 307 | 21 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 17.7% | -59.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 4.9% | 23.8% |
| Pacific students | 26.1% | 28.6% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Takanini | Orakei |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.holytrinity.school.nz | www.sjorakei.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Holy Trinity Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (83.1 vs 67.4).
- •St Joseph's School (Orakei) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (394 vs 395).
- •Holy Trinity Catholic Primary School does better on roll size (307 vs 21).
- •Holy Trinity Catholic Primary School does better on roll growth (5 years) (17.7% vs -59.8%).
- •Holy Trinity Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 307 students compared with 21.
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Holy Trinity Catholic Primary School better than St Joseph's School (Orakei)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Holy Trinity Catholic Primary School ranks higher (83.1 vs 67.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Holy Trinity Catholic Primary School and St Joseph's School (Orakei)?
About 22 km in a straight line, between Takanini and Orakei in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Holy Trinity Catholic Primary School: 395. St Joseph's School (Orakei): 394. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Holy Trinity Catholic Primary School and St Joseph's School (Orakei) rank in Auckland?
Holy Trinity Catholic Primary School is 47th of 390 and St Joseph's School (Orakei) is unranked among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).