Kaikōura Primary School vs St Joseph's School (Kaikōura)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 1.1 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kaikōura Primary School
Esplanade · State contributing · Years 1–6
125 students
St Joseph's School (Kaikōura)
Kaikoura · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
114 students
| Measure | Kaikōura Primary School Esplanade, Canterbury | St Joseph's School (Kaikōura) Kaikoura, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 43 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #159 of 187 | #94 of 187 |
| National rank | #1043 of 1,559 | #606 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 125 | 114 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 471 | 431 |
| Total roll | 125 | 114 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 17.5% | 3.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 40% | 26.3% |
| Pacific students | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Esplanade | Kaikoura |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.kaikoura.school.nz | www.stjkaikoura.school.nz |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's School (Kaikōura) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (61.0 vs 43.1).
- •St Joseph's School (Kaikōura) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (431 vs 471).
- •Kaikōura Primary School does better on roll size (125 vs 114).
- •Kaikōura Primary School does better on roll growth (5 years) (17.5% vs 3.8%).
- •Kaikōura Primary School is the larger school with 125 students compared with 114.
- •Kaikōura Primary School is a state school while St Joseph's School (Kaikōura) 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 Kaikōura Primary School better than St Joseph's School (Kaikōura)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Joseph's School (Kaikōura) ranks higher (61.0 vs 43.1 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 Kaikōura Primary School and St Joseph's School (Kaikōura)?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Esplanade and Kaikoura in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Kaikōura Primary School: 471. St Joseph's School (Kaikōura): 431. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Kaikōura Primary School and St Joseph's School (Kaikōura) rank in Canterbury?
Kaikōura Primary School is 159th of 187 and St Joseph's School (Kaikōura) is 94th of 187 among contributing schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).