Hōhepa School vs St Joseph's Maori Girls' College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, 2.7 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hōhepa School
Poraiti · Private composite · Years 1–13
29 students
St Joseph's Maori Girls' College
Taradale · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
172 students
| Measure | Hōhepa School Poraiti, Hawke's Bay | St Joseph's Maori Girls' College Taradale, Hawke's Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | – Not rated | 27 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #19 of 25 |
| National rank | – | #392 of 486 |
| Sector | Private | State integrated |
| Type | Composite | Secondary (Year 7-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–13 | Years 7–13 |
| Students | 29 | 172 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | – | 515 |
| Total roll | 29 | 172 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -11.8% | -14.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 31% | 99.4% |
| Pacific students | 3.4% | 2.9% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Poraiti | Taradale |
| region | Hawke's Bay | Hawke's Bay |
| Website | www.hohepahawkesbay.com/services-and-programmes/school | www.sjmgc.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Maori Girls' College does better on roll size (172 vs 29).
- •Hōhepa School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-11.8% vs -14.4%).
- •St Joseph's Maori Girls' College is the larger school with 172 students compared with 29.
- •Hōhepa School is a private school while St Joseph's Maori Girls' College is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Hōhepa 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 Hōhepa School better than St Joseph's Maori Girls' College?
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 Hōhepa School and St Joseph's Maori Girls' College?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Poraiti and Taradale in Hawke's Bay.
How do Hōhepa School and St Joseph's Maori Girls' College rank in Hawke's Bay?
Hōhepa School is unranked and St Joseph's Maori Girls' College is 19th of 25 among composite schools in Hawke's Bay on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).