St Joseph's School (Pukekohe) vs Tamaoho School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.7 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
Tamaoho School
Pukekohe · State contributing · Years 1–6
352 students
| Measure | St Joseph's School (Pukekohe) Pukekohe, Auckland | Tamaoho School Pukekohe, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 73 Top 25% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #162 of 390 | #211 of 390 |
| National rank | #325 of 1,559 | #539 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 362 | 352 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 427 | 446 |
| Total roll | 362 | 352 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 1.2% | 140% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 12.4% | 28.1% |
| Pacific students | 18.2% | 30.4% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Pukekohe | Pukekohe |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.stjosephs.co.nz | www.tamaoho.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's School (Pukekohe) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (73.0 vs 63.7).
- •St Joseph's School (Pukekohe) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (427 vs 446).
- •St Joseph's School (Pukekohe) does better on roll size (362 vs 352).
- •Tamaoho School does better on roll growth (5 years) (140% vs 1.2%).
- •St Joseph's School (Pukekohe) is the larger school with 362 students compared with 352.
- •St Joseph's School (Pukekohe) is a state integrated school while Tamaoho 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 School (Pukekohe) better than Tamaoho School?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Joseph's School (Pukekohe) ranks higher (73.0 vs 63.7 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 Tamaoho School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Pukekohe and Pukekohe in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
St Joseph's School (Pukekohe): 427. Tamaoho School: 446. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do St Joseph's School (Pukekohe) and Tamaoho School rank in Auckland?
St Joseph's School (Pukekohe) is 162nd of 390 and Tamaoho School is 211th of 390 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).