St Joseph's School (Temuka) vs Temuka Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 308 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Joseph's School (Temuka)
Temuka · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
110 students
Temuka Primary School
Temuka · State contributing · Years 1–6
215 students
| Measure | St Joseph's School (Temuka) Temuka, Canterbury | Temuka Primary School Temuka, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 47 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #147 of 187 | #167 of 187 |
| National rank | #957 of 1,559 | #1152 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 110 | 215 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 451 | 476 |
| Total roll | 110 | 215 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -0.8% | -11.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 30.9% | 25.1% |
| Pacific students | 6.4% | 4.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Temuka | Temuka |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.stjotemu.school.nz/ | www.temukaprimary.school.nz |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's School (Temuka) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (46.7 vs 37.9).
- •St Joseph's School (Temuka) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (451 vs 476).
- •Temuka Primary School does better on roll size (215 vs 110).
- •St Joseph's School (Temuka) does better on roll growth (5 years) (-0.8% vs -11.5%).
- •Temuka Primary School is the larger school with 215 students compared with 110.
- •St Joseph's School (Temuka) is a state integrated school while Temuka Primary School 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 (Temuka) better than Temuka Primary School?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Joseph's School (Temuka) ranks higher (46.7 vs 37.9 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 St Joseph's School (Temuka) and Temuka Primary School?
About 308 m in a straight line, between Temuka and Temuka in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
St Joseph's School (Temuka): 451. Temuka Primary School: 476. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do St Joseph's School (Temuka) and Temuka Primary School rank in Canterbury?
St Joseph's School (Temuka) is 147th of 187 and Temuka Primary School is 167th of 187 among full primary schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).