St Joseph's Catholic School (Takapuna) vs Takapuna School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 699 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 School
Takapuna · State contributing · Years 1–6
385 students
| Measure | St Joseph's Catholic School (Takapuna) Takapuna, Auckland | Takapuna School Takapuna, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 93 Top 5% | 78 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #8 of 390 | #120 of 390 |
| National rank | #8 of 1,559 | #207 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 431 | 385 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 346 | 375 |
| Total roll | 431 | 385 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 3.5% | -19.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 3.7% | 3.6% |
| Pacific students | 6% | 3.1% |
| International students | 0% | 4.9% |
| suburb or town | Takapuna | Takapuna |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.sj.school.nz | www.tps.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic School (Takapuna) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (92.9 vs 77.8).
- •St Joseph's Catholic School (Takapuna) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (346 vs 375).
- •St Joseph's Catholic School (Takapuna) does better on roll size (431 vs 385).
- •St Joseph's Catholic School (Takapuna) does better on roll growth (5 years) (3.5% vs -19.3%).
- •St Joseph's Catholic School (Takapuna) is the larger school with 431 students compared with 385.
- •St Joseph's Catholic School (Takapuna) is a state integrated school while Takapuna School 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 School?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Joseph's Catholic School (Takapuna) ranks higher (92.9 vs 77.8 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 St Joseph's Catholic School (Takapuna) and Takapuna School?
About 699 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 School: 375. 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 School rank in Auckland?
St Joseph's Catholic School (Takapuna) is 8th of 390 and Takapuna School is 120th of 390 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).