St Joseph's Maori Girls' College vs Taradale School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, 1.4 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
Taradale School
Taradale · State contributing · Years 1–6
432 students
| Measure | St Joseph's Maori Girls' College Taradale, Hawke's Bay | Taradale School Taradale, Hawke's Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 27 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #19 of 25 | #8 of 69 |
| National rank | #392 of 486 | #386 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 7–13 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 172 | 432 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 515 | 407 |
| Total roll | 172 | 432 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -14.4% | -9.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 99.4% | 13.4% |
| Pacific students | 2.9% | 0.2% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Taradale | Taradale |
| region | Hawke's Bay | Hawke's Bay |
| Website | www.sjmgc.school.nz/ | www.taraprim.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Taradale School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (70.6 vs 26.7).
- •Taradale School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (407 vs 515).
- •Taradale School does better on roll size (432 vs 172).
- •Taradale School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-9.7% vs -14.4%).
- •Taradale School is the larger school with 432 students compared with 172.
- •St Joseph's Maori Girls' College is a state integrated school while Taradale School is a state school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •St Joseph's Maori Girls' College is girls and Taradale 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 Taradale School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Taradale School ranks higher (70.6 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 St Joseph's Maori Girls' College and Taradale School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Taradale and Taradale in Hawke's Bay.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
St Joseph's Maori Girls' College: 515. Taradale School: 407. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do St Joseph's Maori Girls' College and Taradale School rank in Hawke's Bay?
St Joseph's Maori Girls' College is 19th of 25 and Taradale School is 8th of 69 among secondary (year 7-15) schools in Hawke's Bay on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).