Bledisloe School vs St Joseph's Maori Girls' College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, 1.2 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bledisloe School
Taradale · State contributing · Years 1–6
303 students
St Joseph's Maori Girls' College
Taradale · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
172 students
| Measure | Bledisloe School Taradale, Hawke's Bay | St Joseph's Maori Girls' College Taradale, Hawke's Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 39 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #37 of 69 | #19 of 25 |
| National rank | #1128 of 1,559 | #392 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Contributing | Secondary (Year 7-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 7–13 |
| Students | 303 | 172 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 474 | 515 |
| Total roll | 303 | 172 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -5.7% | -14.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 37.6% | 99.4% |
| Pacific students | 7.9% | 2.9% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Taradale | Taradale |
| region | Hawke's Bay | Hawke's Bay |
| Website | www.bledisloe.school.nz | www.sjmgc.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Bledisloe School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (39.2 vs 26.7).
- •Bledisloe School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (474 vs 515).
- •Bledisloe School does better on roll size (303 vs 172).
- •Bledisloe School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-5.7% vs -14.4%).
- •Bledisloe School is the larger school with 303 students compared with 172.
- •Bledisloe School is a state school while St Joseph's Maori Girls' College is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Bledisloe School is co-educational and St Joseph's Maori Girls' College is girls.
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 Bledisloe School better than St Joseph's Maori Girls' College?
On the Success Index (NZ), Bledisloe School ranks higher (39.2 vs 26.7 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 Bledisloe School and St Joseph's Maori Girls' College?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Taradale and Taradale in Hawke's Bay.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Bledisloe School: 474. St Joseph's Maori Girls' College: 515. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Bledisloe School and St Joseph's Maori Girls' College rank in Hawke's Bay?
Bledisloe School is 37th of 69 and St Joseph's Maori Girls' College is 19th of 25 among contributing schools in Hawke's Bay on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).