Papanui Primary School vs St Joseph's School (Papanui)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 432 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Papanui Primary School
Papanui ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
236 students
St Joseph's School (Papanui)
Papanui ยท State integrated full primary ยท Years 1โ8
448 students
| Measure | Papanui Primary School Papanui, Canterbury | St Joseph's School (Papanui) Papanui, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 57 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #109 of 187 | #36 of 187 |
| National rank | #694 of 1,559 | #289 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 236 | 448 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 452 | 395 |
| Total roll | 236 | 448 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 20.3% | 5.1% |
| Pacific students | 8.5% | 4% |
| International students | 0% | 3.1% |
| suburb or town | Papanui | Papanui |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.papanuiprimary.school.nz | www.stjopapa.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขSt Joseph's School (Papanui) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (74.4 vs 56.9).
- โขSt Joseph's School (Papanui) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (395 vs 452).
- โขSt Joseph's School (Papanui) does better on roll size (448 vs 236).
- โขPapanui Primary School does better on roll growth (5 years) (1.9% vs -1.6%).
- โขSt Joseph's School (Papanui) is the larger school with 448 students compared with 236.
- โขPapanui Primary School is a state school while St Joseph's School (Papanui) 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 Papanui Primary School better than St Joseph's School (Papanui)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Joseph's School (Papanui) ranks higher (74.4 vs 56.9 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 Papanui Primary School and St Joseph's School (Papanui)?
About 432 m in a straight line, between Papanui and Papanui in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Papanui Primary School: 452. St Joseph's School (Papanui): 395. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Papanui Primary School and St Joseph's School (Papanui) rank in Canterbury?
Papanui Primary School is 109th of 187 and St Joseph's School (Papanui) is 36th of 187 among contributing schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).