Pukekohe Intermediate vs St Joseph's School (Pukekohe)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 855 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pukekohe Intermediate
Pukekohe · State intermediate · Years 7–8
689 students
St Joseph's School (Pukekohe)
Pukekohe · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
362 students
| Measure | Pukekohe Intermediate Pukekohe, Auckland | St Joseph's School (Pukekohe) Pukekohe, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 47 Lower 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #269 of 390 | #162 of 390 |
| National rank | #941 of 1,559 | #325 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Intermediate | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 7–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 689 | 362 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 465 | 427 |
| Total roll | 689 | 362 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -11% | 1.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 20.2% | 12.4% |
| Pacific students | 15.4% | 18.2% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Pukekohe | Pukekohe |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.pukekoheint.school.nz | www.stjosephs.co.nz |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's School (Pukekohe) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (73.0 vs 47.4).
- •St Joseph's School (Pukekohe) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (427 vs 465).
- •Pukekohe Intermediate does better on roll size (689 vs 362).
- •St Joseph's School (Pukekohe) does better on roll growth (5 years) (1.2% vs -11%).
- •Pukekohe Intermediate is the larger school with 689 students compared with 362.
- •Pukekohe Intermediate 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 Intermediate better than St Joseph's School (Pukekohe)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Joseph's School (Pukekohe) ranks higher (73.0 vs 47.4 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 Pukekohe Intermediate and St Joseph's School (Pukekohe)?
About 855 m in a straight line, between Pukekohe and Pukekohe in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Pukekohe Intermediate: 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 Intermediate and St Joseph's School (Pukekohe) rank in Auckland?
Pukekohe Intermediate is 269th of 390 and St Joseph's School (Pukekohe) is 162nd of 390 among intermediate schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).