Puketapu School (Hawkes Bay) vs St Joseph's Maori Girls' College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, 6.0 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Puketapu School (Hawkes Bay)
Puketapu · State full primary · Years 1–8
241 students
St Joseph's Maori Girls' College
Taradale · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
172 students
| Measure | Puketapu School (Hawkes Bay) Puketapu, Hawke's Bay | St Joseph's Maori Girls' College Taradale, Hawke's Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 72 Top 25% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #6 of 69 | #19 of 25 |
| National rank | #338 of 1,559 | #392 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Secondary (Year 7-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 7–13 |
| Students | 241 | 172 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 421 | 515 |
| Total roll | 241 | 172 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 7.9% | -14.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 22.4% | 99.4% |
| Pacific students | 1.7% | 2.9% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Puketapu | Taradale |
| region | Hawke's Bay | Hawke's Bay |
| Website | www.puketapuhb.school.nz | www.sjmgc.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Puketapu School (Hawkes Bay) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (72.1 vs 26.7).
- •Puketapu School (Hawkes Bay) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (421 vs 515).
- •Puketapu School (Hawkes Bay) does better on roll size (241 vs 172).
- •Puketapu School (Hawkes Bay) does better on roll growth (5 years) (7.9% vs -14.4%).
- •Puketapu School (Hawkes Bay) is the larger school with 241 students compared with 172.
- •Puketapu School (Hawkes Bay) is a state school while St Joseph's Maori Girls' College is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Puketapu School (Hawkes Bay) 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 Puketapu School (Hawkes Bay) better than St Joseph's Maori Girls' College?
On the Success Index (NZ), Puketapu School (Hawkes Bay) ranks higher (72.1 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 Puketapu School (Hawkes Bay) and St Joseph's Maori Girls' College?
About 6.0 km in a straight line, between Puketapu and Taradale in Hawke's Bay.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Puketapu School (Hawkes Bay): 421. St Joseph's Maori Girls' College: 515. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Puketapu School (Hawkes Bay) and St Joseph's Maori Girls' College rank in Hawke's Bay?
Puketapu School (Hawkes Bay) is 6th of 69 and St Joseph's Maori Girls' College is 19th of 25 among full primary schools in Hawke's Bay on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).