Opihi College vs St Joseph's School (Temuka)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 873 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Opihi College
Temuka · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
273 students
St Joseph's School (Temuka)
Temuka · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
110 students
| Measure | Opihi College Temuka, Canterbury | St Joseph's School (Temuka) Temuka, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 31 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #55 of 57 | #147 of 187 |
| National rank | #374 of 486 | #957 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 7–13 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 273 | 110 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 504 | 451 |
| Total roll | 273 | 110 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 3% | -0.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 65% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 25% | – |
| Māori students | 23.1% | 30.9% |
| Pacific students | 5.5% | 6.4% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Temuka | Temuka |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.opihicollege.school.nz/ | www.stjotemu.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's School (Temuka) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (46.7 vs 30.5).
- •St Joseph's School (Temuka) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (451 vs 504).
- •Opihi College does better on roll size (273 vs 110).
- •Opihi College does better on roll growth (5 years) (3% vs -0.8%).
- •Opihi College is the larger school with 273 students compared with 110.
- •Opihi College is a state school while St Joseph's School (Temuka) 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 Opihi College better than St Joseph's School (Temuka)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Joseph's School (Temuka) ranks higher (46.7 vs 30.5 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 Opihi College and St Joseph's School (Temuka)?
About 873 m in a straight line, between Temuka and Temuka in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Opihi College: 504. St Joseph's School (Temuka): 451. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Opihi College and St Joseph's School (Temuka) rank in Canterbury?
Opihi College is 55th of 57 and St Joseph's School (Temuka) is 147th of 187 among secondary (year 7-15) schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).