St Joseph's Maori Girls' College vs Tamatea High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, 1.6 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Joseph's Maori Girls' College
Taradale · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
172 students
Tamatea High School
Greenmeadows · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
345 students
| Measure | St Joseph's Maori Girls' College Taradale, Hawke's Bay | Tamatea High School Greenmeadows, Hawke's Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 27 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #19 of 25 | #21 of 25 |
| National rank | #392 of 486 | #427 of 486 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 7–13 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 172 | 345 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 515 | 532 |
| Total roll | 172 | 345 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -14.4% | 36.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 60.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 34.8% |
| Māori students | 99.4% | 51% |
| Pacific students | 2.9% | 11.6% |
| International students | 0% | 2.3% |
| suburb or town | Taradale | Greenmeadows |
| region | Hawke's Bay | Hawke's Bay |
| Website | www.sjmgc.school.nz/ | www.tamatea.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Maori Girls' College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (26.7 vs 22.5).
- •St Joseph's Maori Girls' College does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (515 vs 532).
- •Tamatea High School does better on roll size (345 vs 172).
- •Tamatea High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (36.4% vs -14.4%).
- •Tamatea High School is the larger school with 345 students compared with 172.
- •St Joseph's Maori Girls' College is a state integrated school while Tamatea High School is a state school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •St Joseph's Maori Girls' College is girls and Tamatea High School is co-educational.
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 St Joseph's Maori Girls' College better than Tamatea High School?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Joseph's Maori Girls' College ranks higher (26.7 vs 22.5 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 St Joseph's Maori Girls' College and Tamatea High School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Taradale and Greenmeadows in Hawke's Bay.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
St Joseph's Maori Girls' College: 515. Tamatea High School: 532. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do St Joseph's Maori Girls' College and Tamatea High School rank in Hawke's Bay?
St Joseph's Maori Girls' College is 19th of 25 and Tamatea High School is 21st of 25 among secondary (year 7-15) schools in Hawke's Bay on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).