St Joseph's School (Rangiora) vs Te Matauru Primary
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 1.3 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Joseph's School (Rangiora)
Rangiora · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
187 students
Te Matauru Primary
Rangiora · State full primary · Years 1–8
252 students
| Measure | St Joseph's School (Rangiora) Rangiora, Canterbury | Te Matauru Primary Rangiora, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 70 Top 25% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #55 of 187 | #93 of 187 |
| National rank | #397 of 1,559 | #605 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 187 | 252 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 420 | 445 |
| Total roll | 187 | 252 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 3.5% | 128.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 8% | 9.9% |
| Pacific students | 4.8% | 4% |
| International students | 0% | 0.8% |
| suburb or town | Rangiora | Rangiora |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.sjr.nz | tematauru.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's School (Rangiora) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (70.1 vs 61.1).
- •St Joseph's School (Rangiora) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (420 vs 445).
- •Te Matauru Primary does better on roll size (252 vs 187).
- •Te Matauru Primary does better on roll growth (5 years) (128.4% vs 3.5%).
- •Te Matauru Primary is the larger school with 252 students compared with 187.
- •St Joseph's School (Rangiora) is a state integrated school while Te Matauru Primary is a state 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 St Joseph's School (Rangiora) better than Te Matauru Primary?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Joseph's School (Rangiora) ranks higher (70.1 vs 61.1 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 St Joseph's School (Rangiora) and Te Matauru Primary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Rangiora and Rangiora in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
St Joseph's School (Rangiora): 420. Te Matauru Primary: 445. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do St Joseph's School (Rangiora) and Te Matauru Primary rank in Canterbury?
St Joseph's School (Rangiora) is 55th of 187 and Te Matauru Primary is 93rd of 187 among full primary schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).