St Joseph's School (Temuka) vs Tamariki School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 137 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Joseph's School (Temuka)
Temuka ยท State integrated full primary ยท Years 1โ8
110 students
Tamariki School
Woolston ยท State integrated full primary ยท Years 1โ8
51 students
| Measure | St Joseph's School (Temuka) Temuka, Canterbury | Tamariki School Woolston, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 47 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #147 of 187 | โ |
| National rank | #957 of 1,559 | โ |
| Sector | State integrated | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1โ8 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 110 | 51 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 451 | 464 |
| Total roll | 110 | 51 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -0.8% | 2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 30.9% | 23.5% |
| Pacific students | 6.4% | 7.8% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Temuka | Woolston |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.stjotemu.school.nz/ | www.tamariki.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- โขSt Joseph's School (Temuka) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (46.7 vs 42.0).
- โขSt Joseph's School (Temuka) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (451 vs 464).
- โขSt Joseph's School (Temuka) does better on roll size (110 vs 51).
- โขTamariki School does better on roll growth (5 years) (2% vs -0.8%).
- โขSt Joseph's School (Temuka) is the larger school with 110 students compared with 51.
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 (Temuka) better than Tamariki School?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Joseph's School (Temuka) ranks higher (46.7 vs 42.0 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 (Temuka) and Tamariki School?
About 137 km in a straight line, between Temuka and Woolston in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
St Joseph's School (Temuka): 451. Tamariki School: 464. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do St Joseph's School (Temuka) and Tamariki School rank in Canterbury?
St Joseph's School (Temuka) is 147th of 187 and Tamariki School is unranked among full primary schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).