Central Hawkes Bay College vs St Joseph's School (Central Hawke's Bay)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, 820 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Hawkes Bay College
Waipukurau · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
561 students
St Joseph's School (Central Hawke's Bay)
Waipukurau · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
108 students
| Measure | Central Hawkes Bay College Waipukurau, Hawke's Bay | St Joseph's School (Central Hawke's Bay) Waipukurau, Hawke's Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 40 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #12 of 25 | #23 of 69 |
| National rank | #301 of 486 | #766 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 561 | 108 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 489 | 436 |
| Total roll | 561 | 108 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 6.8% | -9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 68.5% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 46% | – |
| Māori students | 38.7% | 23.1% |
| Pacific students | 7.1% | 0.9% |
| International students | 0.5% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Waipukurau | Waipukurau |
| region | Hawke's Bay | Hawke's Bay |
| Website | www.chbc.school.nz | www.stjosephschb.school.nz |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's School (Central Hawke's Bay) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (54.5 vs 40.3).
- •St Joseph's School (Central Hawke's Bay) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (436 vs 489).
- •Central Hawkes Bay College does better on roll size (561 vs 108).
- •Central Hawkes Bay College does better on roll growth (5 years) (6.8% vs -9%).
- •Central Hawkes Bay College is the larger school with 561 students compared with 108.
- •Central Hawkes Bay College is a state school while St Joseph's School (Central Hawke's Bay) is a state integrated 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 Central Hawkes Bay College better than St Joseph's School (Central Hawke's Bay)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Joseph's School (Central Hawke's Bay) ranks higher (54.5 vs 40.3 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 Central Hawkes Bay College and St Joseph's School (Central Hawke's Bay)?
About 820 m in a straight line, between Waipukurau and Waipukurau in Hawke's Bay.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Central Hawkes Bay College: 489. St Joseph's School (Central Hawke's Bay): 436. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Central Hawkes Bay College and St Joseph's School (Central Hawke's Bay) rank in Hawke's Bay?
Central Hawkes Bay College is 12th of 25 and St Joseph's School (Central Hawke's Bay) is 23rd of 69 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Hawke's Bay on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).