Opotiki College vs St Joseph's Catholic School (Opotiki)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, 1.2 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Opotiki College
Opotiki · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
330 students
St Joseph's Catholic School (Opotiki)
Opotiki · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
153 students
| Measure | Opotiki College Opotiki, Bay of Plenty | St Joseph's Catholic School (Opotiki) Opotiki, Bay of Plenty |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 14 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #33 of 34 | #59 of 101 |
| National rank | #473 of 486 | #1092 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 330 | 153 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 541 | 467 |
| Total roll | 330 | 153 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -18.1% | -16.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 59.6% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 47.4% | – |
| Māori students | 95.5% | 52.3% |
| Pacific students | 3.3% | 9.2% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Opotiki | Opotiki |
| region | Bay of Plenty | Bay of Plenty |
| Website | www.opotikicol.school.nz | www.stjosopo.school.nz |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic School (Opotiki) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (40.8 vs 13.5).
- •St Joseph's Catholic School (Opotiki) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (467 vs 541).
- •Opotiki College does better on roll size (330 vs 153).
- •St Joseph's Catholic School (Opotiki) does better on roll growth (5 years) (-16.7% vs -18.1%).
- •Opotiki College is the larger school with 330 students compared with 153.
- •Opotiki College 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 Opotiki College better than St Joseph's Catholic School (Opotiki)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Joseph's Catholic School (Opotiki) ranks higher (40.8 vs 13.5 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 Opotiki College and St Joseph's Catholic School (Opotiki)?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Opotiki and Opotiki in Bay of Plenty.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Opotiki College: 541. St Joseph's Catholic School (Opotiki): 467. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Opotiki College and St Joseph's Catholic School (Opotiki) rank in Bay of Plenty?
Opotiki College is 33rd of 34 and St Joseph's Catholic School (Opotiki) is 59th of 101 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Bay of Plenty on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).