Pukekohe Hill School vs St Joseph's School (Pukekohe)
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.9 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pukekohe Hill School
Pukekohe · State contributing · Years 1–6
561 students
St Joseph's School (Pukekohe)
Pukekohe · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
362 students
| Measure | Pukekohe Hill School Pukekohe, Auckland | St Joseph's School (Pukekohe) Pukekohe, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 52 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #245 of 390 | #162 of 390 |
| National rank | #823 of 1,559 | #325 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 561 | 362 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 452 | 427 |
| Total roll | 561 | 362 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -26.4% | 1.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 27.3% | 12.4% |
| Pacific students | 16.2% | 18.2% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Pukekohe | Pukekohe |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.pukekohehill.school.nz | www.stjosephs.co.nz |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's School (Pukekohe) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (73.0 vs 52.2).
- •St Joseph's School (Pukekohe) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (427 vs 452).
- •Pukekohe Hill School does better on roll size (561 vs 362).
- •St Joseph's School (Pukekohe) does better on roll growth (5 years) (1.2% vs -26.4%).
- •Pukekohe Hill School is the larger school with 561 students compared with 362.
- •Pukekohe Hill 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 Hill School better than St Joseph's School (Pukekohe)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Joseph's School (Pukekohe) ranks higher (73.0 vs 52.2 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 Hill School and St Joseph's School (Pukekohe)?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Pukekohe and Pukekohe in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Pukekohe Hill School: 452. St Joseph's School (Pukekohe): 427. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Pukekohe Hill School and St Joseph's School (Pukekohe) rank in Auckland?
Pukekohe Hill School is 245th of 390 and St Joseph's School (Pukekohe) is 162nd of 390 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).