Paparoa Street School vs St Joseph's School (Papanui)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 1.3 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Paparoa Street School
Papanui · State contributing · Years 1–6
341 students
St Joseph's School (Papanui)
Papanui · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
448 students
| Measure | Paparoa Street School Papanui, Canterbury | St Joseph's School (Papanui) Papanui, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 72 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #50 of 187 | #36 of 187 |
| National rank | #347 of 1,559 | #289 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 341 | 448 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 398 | 395 |
| Total roll | 341 | 448 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -28% | -1.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 9.1% | 5.1% |
| Pacific students | 2.3% | 4% |
| International students | 2.9% | 3.1% |
| suburb or town | Papanui | Papanui |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.paparoastreet.school.nz | www.stjopapa.school.nz |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's School (Papanui) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (74.4 vs 71.8).
- •St Joseph's School (Papanui) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (395 vs 398).
- •St Joseph's School (Papanui) does better on roll size (448 vs 341).
- •St Joseph's School (Papanui) does better on roll growth (5 years) (-1.6% vs -28%).
- •St Joseph's School (Papanui) is the larger school with 448 students compared with 341.
- •Paparoa Street 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 Paparoa Street School better than St Joseph's School (Papanui)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Joseph's School (Papanui) ranks higher (74.4 vs 71.8 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 Paparoa Street School and St Joseph's School (Papanui)?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Papanui and Papanui in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Paparoa Street School: 398. St Joseph's School (Papanui): 395. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Paparoa Street School and St Joseph's School (Papanui) rank in Canterbury?
Paparoa Street School is 50th of 187 and St Joseph's School (Papanui) is 36th of 187 among contributing schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).