Pukekohe High School vs St Joseph's School (Pukekohe)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.0 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pukekohe High School
Pukekohe · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,922 students
St Joseph's School (Pukekohe)
Pukekohe · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
362 students
| Measure | Pukekohe High School Pukekohe, Auckland | St Joseph's School (Pukekohe) Pukekohe, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 60 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #55 of 101 | #162 of 390 |
| National rank | #170 of 486 | #325 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 1,922 | 362 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 465 | 427 |
| Total roll | 1,922 | 362 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 4.8% | 1.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 84.6% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 53.1% | – |
| Māori students | 25.7% | 12.4% |
| Pacific students | 17.5% | 18.2% |
| International students | 1.1% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Pukekohe | Pukekohe |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.pukekohehigh.school.nz | www.stjosephs.co.nz |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's School (Pukekohe) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (73.0 vs 60.2).
- •St Joseph's School (Pukekohe) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (427 vs 465).
- •Pukekohe High School does better on roll size (1,922 vs 362).
- •Pukekohe High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (4.8% vs 1.2%).
- •Pukekohe High School is the larger school with 1,922 students compared with 362.
- •Pukekohe High School is a state school while St Joseph's School (Pukekohe) 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 Pukekohe High School better than St Joseph's School (Pukekohe)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Joseph's School (Pukekohe) ranks higher (73.0 vs 60.2 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 Pukekohe High School and St Joseph's School (Pukekohe)?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Pukekohe and Pukekohe in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Pukekohe High School: 465. St Joseph's School (Pukekohe): 427. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Pukekohe High School and St Joseph's School (Pukekohe) rank in Auckland?
Pukekohe High School is 55th of 101 and St Joseph's School (Pukekohe) is 162nd of 390 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).