St Joseph's Catholic School (Takapuna) vs Takapuna Normal Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 691 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Joseph's Catholic School (Takapuna)
Takapuna · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
431 students
Takapuna Normal Intermediate
Takapuna · State intermediate · Years 7–8
730 students
| Measure | St Joseph's Catholic School (Takapuna) Takapuna, Auckland | Takapuna Normal Intermediate Takapuna, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 93 Top 5% | 92 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #8 of 390 | #12 of 390 |
| National rank | #8 of 1,559 | #12 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Contributing | Intermediate |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 7–8 |
| Students | 431 | 730 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 346 | 371 |
| Total roll | 431 | 730 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 3.5% | 17.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 3.7% | 4.7% |
| Pacific students | 6% | 2.6% |
| International students | 0% | 5.2% |
| suburb or town | Takapuna | Takapuna |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.sj.school.nz | www.tnis.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (92.9 vs 92.4).
- •St Joseph's Catholic School (Takapuna) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (346 vs 371).
- •Takapuna Normal Intermediate does better on roll size (730 vs 431).
- •Takapuna Normal Intermediate does better on roll growth (5 years) (17.4% vs 3.5%).
- •Takapuna Normal Intermediate is the larger school with 730 students compared with 431.
- •St Joseph's Catholic School (Takapuna) is a state integrated school while Takapuna Normal Intermediate is a state 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 St Joseph's Catholic School (Takapuna) better than Takapuna Normal Intermediate?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are St Joseph's Catholic School (Takapuna) and Takapuna Normal Intermediate?
About 691 m in a straight line, between Takapuna and Takapuna in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
St Joseph's Catholic School (Takapuna): 346. Takapuna Normal Intermediate: 371. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do St Joseph's Catholic School (Takapuna) and Takapuna Normal Intermediate rank in Auckland?
St Joseph's Catholic School (Takapuna) is 8th of 390 and Takapuna Normal Intermediate is 12th of 390 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).