St Joseph's School (Pukekohe) vs St Mary's Catholic School (Papakura)
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 14 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Joseph's School (Pukekohe)
Pukekohe · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
362 students
St Mary's Catholic School (Papakura)
Papakura · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
402 students
| Measure | St Joseph's School (Pukekohe) Pukekohe, Auckland | St Mary's Catholic School (Papakura) Papakura, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 73 Top 25% | 75 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #162 of 390 | #151 of 390 |
| National rank | #325 of 1,559 | #281 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State integrated |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 362 | 402 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 427 | 425 |
| Total roll | 362 | 402 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 1.2% | 32.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 12.4% | 15.9% |
| Pacific students | 18.2% | 27.4% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Pukekohe | Papakura |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.stjosephs.co.nz | www.stmaryspapakura.school.nz |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Catholic School (Papakura) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (74.7 vs 73.0).
- •St Mary's Catholic School (Papakura) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (425 vs 427).
- •St Mary's Catholic School (Papakura) does better on roll size (402 vs 362).
- •St Mary's Catholic School (Papakura) does better on roll growth (5 years) (32.8% vs 1.2%).
- •St Mary's Catholic School (Papakura) is the larger school with 402 students compared with 362.
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 School (Pukekohe) better than St Mary's Catholic School (Papakura)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Mary's Catholic School (Papakura) ranks higher (74.7 vs 73.0 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 School (Pukekohe) and St Mary's Catholic School (Papakura)?
About 14 km in a straight line, between Pukekohe and Papakura in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
St Joseph's School (Pukekohe): 427. St Mary's Catholic School (Papakura): 425. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do St Joseph's School (Pukekohe) and St Mary's Catholic School (Papakura) rank in Auckland?
St Joseph's School (Pukekohe) is 162nd of 390 and St Mary's Catholic School (Papakura) is 151st of 390 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).