St Joseph's Maori Girls' College vs Te Aute College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, 39 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
Te Aute College
Pukehou · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
74 students
| Measure | St Joseph's Maori Girls' College Taradale, Hawke's Bay | Te Aute College Pukehou, Hawke's Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 27 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #19 of 25 | #15 of 25 |
| National rank | #392 of 486 | #340 of 486 |
| Sector | State integrated | State integrated |
| Type | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 7–13 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 172 | 74 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 515 | 541 |
| Total roll | 172 | 74 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -14.4% | 24.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 88.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 88.9% |
| Māori students | 99.4% | 95.9% |
| Pacific students | 2.9% | 9.5% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Taradale | Pukehou |
| region | Hawke's Bay | Hawke's Bay |
| Website | www.sjmgc.school.nz/ | www.teaute.maori.nz |
The verdict
- •Te Aute College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (35.0 vs 26.7).
- •St Joseph's Maori Girls' College does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (515 vs 541).
- •St Joseph's Maori Girls' College does better on roll size (172 vs 74).
- •Te Aute College does better on roll growth (5 years) (24.2% vs -14.4%).
- •St Joseph's Maori Girls' College is the larger school with 172 students compared with 74.
- •St Joseph's Maori Girls' College is girls and Te Aute College is boys.
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 Te Aute College?
On the Success Index (NZ), Te Aute College ranks higher (35.0 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 Te Aute College?
About 39 km in a straight line, between Taradale and Pukehou in Hawke's Bay.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
St Joseph's Maori Girls' College: 515. Te Aute College: 541. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do St Joseph's Maori Girls' College and Te Aute College rank in Hawke's Bay?
St Joseph's Maori Girls' College is 19th of 25 and Te Aute College is 15th of 25 among secondary (year 7-15) schools in Hawke's Bay on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).