Pleasant Point Primary School vs St Joseph's School (Temuka)
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 12 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pleasant Point Primary School
Pleasant Point · State full primary · Years 1–8
245 students
St Joseph's School (Temuka)
Temuka · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
110 students
| Measure | Pleasant Point Primary School Pleasant Point, Canterbury | St Joseph's School (Temuka) Temuka, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 52 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #132 of 187 | #147 of 187 |
| National rank | #822 of 1,559 | #957 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 245 | 110 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 444 | 451 |
| Total roll | 245 | 110 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -10.3% | -0.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 6.5% | 30.9% |
| Pacific students | 1.6% | 6.4% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Pleasant Point | Temuka |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.pointprimary.school.nz | www.stjotemu.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Pleasant Point Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (52.2 vs 46.7).
- •Pleasant Point Primary School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (444 vs 451).
- •Pleasant Point Primary School does better on roll size (245 vs 110).
- •St Joseph's School (Temuka) does better on roll growth (5 years) (-0.8% vs -10.3%).
- •Pleasant Point Primary School is the larger school with 245 students compared with 110.
- •Pleasant Point Primary School 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 Pleasant Point Primary School better than St Joseph's School (Temuka)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Pleasant Point Primary School ranks higher (52.2 vs 46.7 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 Pleasant Point Primary School and St Joseph's School (Temuka)?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Pleasant Point and Temuka in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Pleasant Point Primary School: 444. St Joseph's School (Temuka): 451. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Pleasant Point Primary School and St Joseph's School (Temuka) rank in Canterbury?
Pleasant Point Primary School is 132nd of 187 and St Joseph's School (Temuka) is 147th of 187 among full primary schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).