Onehunga Primary School vs St Joseph's Catholic School (Onehunga)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 470 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Onehunga Primary School
Onehunga · State contributing · Years 1–6
434 students
St Joseph's Catholic School (Onehunga)
Onehunga · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
171 students
| Measure | Onehunga Primary School Onehunga, Auckland | St Joseph's Catholic School (Onehunga) Onehunga, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 70 Top 25% | 50 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #180 of 390 | #255 of 390 |
| National rank | #405 of 1,559 | #866 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 434 | 171 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 410 | 447 |
| Total roll | 434 | 171 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -5.8% | -16% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 11.3% | 4.1% |
| Pacific students | 24.9% | 68.4% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Onehunga | Onehunga |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.onehungaprimary.school.nz | www.sjs.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Onehunga Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (69.8 vs 50.0).
- •Onehunga Primary School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (410 vs 447).
- •Onehunga Primary School does better on roll size (434 vs 171).
- •Onehunga Primary School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-5.8% vs -16%).
- •Onehunga Primary School is the larger school with 434 students compared with 171.
- •Onehunga Primary School is a state school while St Joseph's Catholic School (Onehunga) is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Onehunga Primary School is co-educational and St Joseph's Catholic School (Onehunga) is girls.
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 Onehunga Primary School better than St Joseph's Catholic School (Onehunga)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Onehunga Primary School ranks higher (69.8 vs 50.0 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 Onehunga Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic School (Onehunga)?
About 470 m in a straight line, between Onehunga and Onehunga in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Onehunga Primary School: 410. St Joseph's Catholic School (Onehunga): 447. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Onehunga Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic School (Onehunga) rank in Auckland?
Onehunga Primary School is 180th of 390 and St Joseph's Catholic School (Onehunga) is 255th of 390 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).