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Kohimarama School vs St Joseph's School (Orakei)

A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.7 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.

MeasureKohimarama School
Kohimarama, Auckland
St Joseph's School (Orakei)
Orakei, Auckland
Success Index (NZ)
81
Top 10%
67
Top 25%
Region rank#68 of 390โ€“
National rank#110 of 1,559โ€“
SectorStateState integrated
TypeFull PrimaryContributing
Year rangeYears 1โ€“8Years 1โ€“6
Students49921
Equity Index (EQI)361394
Total roll49921
Roll growth (5 yrs)-13.5%-59.8%
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+โ€“โ€“
Leavers with NCEA Level 3+โ€“โ€“
Leavers with University Entranceโ€“โ€“
Mฤori students4.6%23.8%
Pacific students1.2%28.6%
International students3.2%0%
suburb or townKohimaramaOrakei
regionAucklandAuckland
Websitewww.kohimarama.school.nzwww.sjorakei.school.nz

The verdict

  • โ€ขKohimarama School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (81.2 vs 67.4).
  • โ€ขKohimarama School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (361 vs 394).
  • โ€ขKohimarama School does better on roll size (499 vs 21).
  • โ€ขKohimarama School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-13.5% vs -59.8%).
  • โ€ขKohimarama School is the larger school with 499 students compared with 21.
  • โ€ขKohimarama School is a state school while St Joseph's School (Orakei) is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.

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 Kohimarama School better than St Joseph's School (Orakei)?

On the Success Index (NZ), Kohimarama School ranks higher (81.2 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 Kohimarama School and St Joseph's School (Orakei)?

About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Kohimarama and Orakei in Auckland.

Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?

Kohimarama School: 361. St Joseph's School (Orakei): 394. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.

How do Kohimarama School and St Joseph's School (Orakei) rank in Auckland?

Kohimarama School is 68th of 390 and St Joseph's School (Orakei) is unranked among full primary schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).