James Street School vs St Joseph's Catholic School (Whakatane)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, 1.1 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James Street School
Whakatane · State contributing · Years 1–6
250 students
St Joseph's Catholic School (Whakatane)
Whakatane · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
264 students
| Measure | James Street School Whakatane, Bay of Plenty | St Joseph's Catholic School (Whakatane) Whakatane, Bay of Plenty |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 37 Lower 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #64 of 101 | #13 of 101 |
| National rank | #1171 of 1,559 | #419 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 250 | 264 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 507 | 430 |
| Total roll | 250 | 264 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 23.9% | 6.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 65.6% | 32.2% |
| Pacific students | 2% | 4.5% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Whakatane | Whakatane |
| region | Bay of Plenty | Bay of Plenty |
| Website | www.jamesstreet.school.nz | www.stjosephswhakatane.school.nz/home |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic School (Whakatane) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (69.0 vs 36.9).
- •St Joseph's Catholic School (Whakatane) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (430 vs 507).
- •St Joseph's Catholic School (Whakatane) does better on roll size (264 vs 250).
- •James Street School does better on roll growth (5 years) (23.9% vs 6.5%).
- •St Joseph's Catholic School (Whakatane) is the larger school with 264 students compared with 250.
- •James Street School is a state school while St Joseph's Catholic School (Whakatane) 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 James Street School better than St Joseph's Catholic School (Whakatane)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Joseph's Catholic School (Whakatane) ranks higher (69.0 vs 36.9 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 James Street School and St Joseph's Catholic School (Whakatane)?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Whakatane and Whakatane in Bay of Plenty.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
James Street School: 507. St Joseph's Catholic School (Whakatane): 430. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do James Street School and St Joseph's Catholic School (Whakatane) rank in Bay of Plenty?
James Street School is 64th of 101 and St Joseph's Catholic School (Whakatane) is 13th of 101 among contributing schools in Bay of Plenty on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).