St Joseph's Catholic School (Whakatane) vs Tauranga Adventist School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, 81 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Joseph's Catholic School (Whakatane)
Whakatane · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
264 students
Tauranga Adventist School
Bethlehem · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
116 students
| Measure | St Joseph's Catholic School (Whakatane) Whakatane, Bay of Plenty | Tauranga Adventist School Bethlehem, Bay of Plenty |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 69 Top 25% | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #13 of 101 | #31 of 101 |
| National rank | #419 of 1,559 | #680 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 264 | 116 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 430 | 429 |
| Total roll | 264 | 116 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 6.5% | -7.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 32.2% | 12.9% |
| Pacific students | 4.5% | 2.6% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Whakatane | Bethlehem |
| region | Bay of Plenty | Bay of Plenty |
| Website | www.stjosephswhakatane.school.nz/home | www.taurangasda.school.nz |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic School (Whakatane) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (69.0 vs 57.7).
- •Tauranga Adventist School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (429 vs 430).
- •St Joseph's Catholic School (Whakatane) does better on roll size (264 vs 116).
- •St Joseph's Catholic School (Whakatane) does better on roll growth (5 years) (6.5% vs -7.7%).
- •St Joseph's Catholic School (Whakatane) is the larger school with 264 students compared with 116.
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 Catholic School (Whakatane) better than Tauranga Adventist School?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Joseph's Catholic School (Whakatane) ranks higher (69.0 vs 57.7 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 Catholic School (Whakatane) and Tauranga Adventist School?
About 81 km in a straight line, between Whakatane and Bethlehem in Bay of Plenty.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
St Joseph's Catholic School (Whakatane): 430. Tauranga Adventist School: 429. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do St Joseph's Catholic School (Whakatane) and Tauranga Adventist School rank in Bay of Plenty?
St Joseph's Catholic School (Whakatane) is 13th of 101 and Tauranga Adventist School is 31st of 101 among full primary schools in Bay of Plenty on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).