St Joseph's Maori Girls' College vs Te Kahu Amohia - Fairhaven School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, 1.2 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Joseph's Maori Girls' College
Taradale ยท State integrated secondary (year 7-15) ยท Years 7โ13
172 students
Te Kahu Amohia - Fairhaven School
Taradale ยท State special school
111 students
| Measure | St Joseph's Maori Girls' College Taradale, Hawke's Bay | Te Kahu Amohia - Fairhaven School Taradale, Hawke's Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 27 Lower 50% | โ Not rated |
| Region rank | #19 of 25 | โ |
| National rank | #392 of 486 | โ |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Special School |
| Year range | Years 7โ13 | โ |
| Students | 172 | 111 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 515 | 514 |
| Total roll | 172 | 111 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -14.4% | 19.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 99.4% | 57.7% |
| Pacific students | 2.9% | 10.8% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Taradale | Taradale |
| region | Hawke's Bay | Hawke's Bay |
| Website | www.sjmgc.school.nz/ | www.fairhaven.net.nz |
The verdict
- โขTe Kahu Amohia - Fairhaven School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (514 vs 515).
- โขSt Joseph's Maori Girls' College does better on roll size (172 vs 111).
- โขTe Kahu Amohia - Fairhaven School does better on roll growth (5 years) (19.7% vs -14.4%).
- โขSt Joseph's Maori Girls' College is the larger school with 172 students compared with 111.
- โขSt Joseph's Maori Girls' College is a state integrated school while Te Kahu Amohia - Fairhaven School is a state school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- โขSt Joseph's Maori Girls' College is girls and Te Kahu Amohia - Fairhaven 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 Te Kahu Amohia - Fairhaven School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are St Joseph's Maori Girls' College and Te Kahu Amohia - Fairhaven School?
About 1.2 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. Te Kahu Amohia - Fairhaven School: 514. 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 Kahu Amohia - Fairhaven School rank in Hawke's Bay?
St Joseph's Maori Girls' College is 19th of 25 and Te Kahu Amohia - Fairhaven School is unranked among secondary (year 7-15) schools in Hawke's Bay on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).