Orakei School vs St Joseph's School (Orakei)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 714 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Orakei School
Orakei ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
253 students
St Joseph's School (Orakei)
Orakei ยท State integrated contributing ยท Years 1โ6
21 students
| Measure | Orakei School Orakei, Auckland | St Joseph's School (Orakei) Orakei, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 50 Top 50% | 67 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #257 of 390 | โ |
| National rank | #872 of 1,559 | โ |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1โ8 | Years 1โ6 |
| Students | 253 | 21 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 449 | 394 |
| Total roll | 253 | 21 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -38.9% | -59.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 54.9% | 23.8% |
| Pacific students | 21.3% | 28.6% |
| International students | 0.4% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Orakei | Orakei |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.orakei.school.nz | www.sjorakei.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขSt Joseph's School (Orakei) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (67.4 vs 49.8).
- โขSt Joseph's School (Orakei) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (394 vs 449).
- โขOrakei School does better on roll size (253 vs 21).
- โขOrakei School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-38.9% vs -59.8%).
- โขOrakei School is the larger school with 253 students compared with 21.
- โขOrakei 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 Orakei School better than St Joseph's School (Orakei)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Joseph's School (Orakei) ranks higher (67.4 vs 49.8 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 Orakei School and St Joseph's School (Orakei)?
About 714 m in a straight line, between Orakei and Orakei in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Orakei School: 449. St Joseph's School (Orakei): 394. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Orakei School and St Joseph's School (Orakei) rank in Auckland?
Orakei School is 257th of 390 and St Joseph's School (Orakei) is unranked among full primary schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).