Ashbrook School vs St Joseph's Catholic School (Opotiki)
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, 1.5 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ashbrook School
Opotiki · State full primary · Years 1–8
66 students
St Joseph's Catholic School (Opotiki)
Opotiki · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
153 students
| Measure | Ashbrook School Opotiki, Bay of Plenty | St Joseph's Catholic School (Opotiki) Opotiki, Bay of Plenty |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 13 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #101 of 101 | #59 of 101 |
| National rank | #1558 of 1,559 | #1092 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 66 | 153 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 563 | 467 |
| Total roll | 66 | 153 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -25.5% | -16.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 87.9% | 52.3% |
| Pacific students | 6.1% | 9.2% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Opotiki | Opotiki |
| region | Bay of Plenty | Bay of Plenty |
| Website | www.ashbrook.school.nz/ | www.stjosopo.school.nz |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic School (Opotiki) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (40.8 vs 12.9).
- •St Joseph's Catholic School (Opotiki) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (467 vs 563).
- •St Joseph's Catholic School (Opotiki) does better on roll size (153 vs 66).
- •St Joseph's Catholic School (Opotiki) does better on roll growth (5 years) (-16.7% vs -25.5%).
- •St Joseph's Catholic School (Opotiki) is the larger school with 153 students compared with 66.
- •Ashbrook School is a state school while St Joseph's Catholic School (Opotiki) 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 Ashbrook School better than St Joseph's Catholic School (Opotiki)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Joseph's Catholic School (Opotiki) ranks higher (40.8 vs 12.9 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 Ashbrook School and St Joseph's Catholic School (Opotiki)?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Opotiki and Opotiki in Bay of Plenty.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Ashbrook School: 563. St Joseph's Catholic School (Opotiki): 467. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Ashbrook School and St Joseph's Catholic School (Opotiki) rank in Bay of Plenty?
Ashbrook School is 101st of 101 and St Joseph's Catholic School (Opotiki) is 59th of 101 among full primary schools in Bay of Plenty on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).