Greenmeadows School vs St Joseph's Maori Girls' College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, 407 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Greenmeadows School
Greenmeadows · State contributing · Years 1–6
495 students
St Joseph's Maori Girls' College
Taradale · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
172 students
| Measure | Greenmeadows School Greenmeadows, Hawke's Bay | St Joseph's Maori Girls' College Taradale, Hawke's Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 71 Top 25% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #7 of 69 | #19 of 25 |
| National rank | #373 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 | 495 | 172 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 436 | 515 |
| Total roll | 495 | 172 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 6.2% | -14.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 22.2% | 99.4% |
| Pacific students | 3% | 2.9% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Greenmeadows | Taradale |
| region | Hawke's Bay | Hawke's Bay |
| Website | www.gms.school.nz | www.sjmgc.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Greenmeadows School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (70.9 vs 26.7).
- •Greenmeadows School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (436 vs 515).
- •Greenmeadows School does better on roll size (495 vs 172).
- •Greenmeadows School does better on roll growth (5 years) (6.2% vs -14.4%).
- •Greenmeadows School is the larger school with 495 students compared with 172.
- •Greenmeadows School is a state school while St Joseph's Maori Girls' College is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Greenmeadows 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 Greenmeadows School better than St Joseph's Maori Girls' College?
On the Success Index (NZ), Greenmeadows School ranks higher (70.9 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 Greenmeadows School and St Joseph's Maori Girls' College?
About 407 m in a straight line, between Greenmeadows and Taradale in Hawke's Bay.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Greenmeadows School: 436. St Joseph's Maori Girls' College: 515. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Greenmeadows School and St Joseph's Maori Girls' College rank in Hawke's Bay?
Greenmeadows School is 7th 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).