St Joseph's School (Temuka) vs Waihi School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 7.9 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
Waihi School
Temuka ยท Private full primary ยท Years 1โ8
140 students
| Measure | St Joseph's School (Temuka) Temuka, Canterbury | Waihi School Temuka, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 47 Lower 50% | โ Not rated |
| Region rank | #147 of 187 | โ |
| National rank | #957 of 1,559 | โ |
| Sector | State integrated | Private |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1โ8 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 110 | 140 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 451 | โ |
| Total roll | 110 | 140 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -0.8% | 23.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 30.9% | 5.7% |
| Pacific students | 6.4% | 0% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Temuka | Temuka |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.stjotemu.school.nz/ | www.waihi.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขWaihi School does better on roll size (140 vs 110).
- โขWaihi School does better on roll growth (5 years) (23.7% vs -0.8%).
- โขWaihi School is the larger school with 140 students compared with 110.
- โขSt Joseph's School (Temuka) is a state integrated school while Waihi School is a private 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 Waihi School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are St Joseph's School (Temuka) and Waihi School?
About 7.9 km in a straight line, between Temuka and Temuka in Canterbury.
How do St Joseph's School (Temuka) and Waihi School rank in Canterbury?
St Joseph's School (Temuka) is 147th of 187 and Waihi School is unranked among full primary schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).