Parkside Christian S D A School vs St Joseph's School (Wairoa)
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, 73 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Parkside Christian S D A School
Greenmeadows · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
62 students
St Joseph's School (Wairoa)
Wairoa · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
96 students
| Measure | Parkside Christian S D A School Greenmeadows, Hawke's Bay | St Joseph's School (Wairoa) Wairoa, Hawke's Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 40 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #36 of 69 | #47 of 69 |
| National rank | #1117 of 1,559 | #1316 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 62 | 96 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 471 | 502 |
| Total roll | 62 | 96 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 90.6% | 14.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 3.2% | 65.6% |
| Pacific students | 16.1% | 10.4% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Greenmeadows | Wairoa |
| region | Hawke's Bay | Hawke's Bay |
| Website | www.parksideadventistchristian.co.nz/information.html | www.sjwairoa.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Parkside Christian S D A School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (39.6 vs 30.5).
- •Parkside Christian S D A School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (471 vs 502).
- •St Joseph's School (Wairoa) does better on roll size (96 vs 62).
- •Parkside Christian S D A School does better on roll growth (5 years) (90.6% vs 14.8%).
- •St Joseph's School (Wairoa) is the larger school with 96 students compared with 62.
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 Parkside Christian S D A School better than St Joseph's School (Wairoa)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Parkside Christian S D A School ranks higher (39.6 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 Parkside Christian S D A School and St Joseph's School (Wairoa)?
About 73 km in a straight line, between Greenmeadows and Wairoa in Hawke's Bay.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Parkside Christian S D A School: 471. St Joseph's School (Wairoa): 502. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Parkside Christian S D A School and St Joseph's School (Wairoa) rank in Hawke's Bay?
Parkside Christian S D A School is 36th 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).