Frasertown School vs St Joseph's School (Wairoa)
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, 7.7 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Frasertown School
Frasertown · State full primary · Years 1–8
113 students
St Joseph's School (Wairoa)
Wairoa · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
96 students
| Measure | Frasertown School Frasertown, Hawke's Bay | St Joseph's School (Wairoa) Wairoa, Hawke's Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 35 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #39 of 69 | #47 of 69 |
| National rank | #1217 of 1,559 | #1316 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 113 | 96 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 479 | 502 |
| Total roll | 113 | 96 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -13.7% | 14.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 65.5% | 65.6% |
| Pacific students | 0.9% | 10.4% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Frasertown | Wairoa |
| region | Hawke's Bay | Hawke's Bay |
| Website | www.frasertown.school.nz/ | www.sjwairoa.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Frasertown School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (34.7 vs 30.5).
- •Frasertown School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (479 vs 502).
- •Frasertown School does better on roll size (113 vs 96).
- •St Joseph's School (Wairoa) does better on roll growth (5 years) (14.8% vs -13.7%).
- •Frasertown School is the larger school with 113 students compared with 96.
- •Frasertown School is a state school while St Joseph's School (Wairoa) 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 Frasertown School better than St Joseph's School (Wairoa)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Frasertown School ranks higher (34.7 vs 30.5 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 Frasertown School and St Joseph's School (Wairoa)?
About 7.7 km in a straight line, between Frasertown and Wairoa in Hawke's Bay.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Frasertown School: 479. St Joseph's School (Wairoa): 502. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Frasertown School and St Joseph's School (Wairoa) rank in Hawke's Bay?
Frasertown School is 39th of 69 and St Joseph's School (Wairoa) is 47th of 69 among full primary schools in Hawke's Bay on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).