St Joseph's School (Hastings) vs St Mary's Catholic School (Hastings)
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, 2.5 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Joseph's School (Hastings)
Akina · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
274 students
St Mary's Catholic School (Hastings)
Mahora · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
289 students
| Measure | St Joseph's School (Hastings) Akina, Hawke's Bay | St Mary's Catholic School (Hastings) Mahora, Hawke's Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 75 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #2 of 69 | #4 of 69 |
| National rank | #280 of 1,559 | #299 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 274 | 289 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 418 | 421 |
| Total roll | 274 | 289 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 33.3% | 4.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 15% | 13.1% |
| Pacific students | 7.7% | 11.8% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Akina | Mahora |
| region | Hawke's Bay | Hawke's Bay |
| Website | www.stjos.school.nz/ | www.stmaryshastings.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (74.7 vs 74.1).
- •St Joseph's School (Hastings) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (418 vs 421).
- •St Mary's Catholic School (Hastings) does better on roll size (289 vs 274).
- •St Joseph's School (Hastings) does better on roll growth (5 years) (33.3% vs 4.8%).
- •St Mary's Catholic School (Hastings) is the larger school with 289 students compared with 274.
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 School (Hastings) better than St Mary's Catholic School (Hastings)?
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 School (Hastings) and St Mary's Catholic School (Hastings)?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Akina and Mahora in Hawke's Bay.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
St Joseph's School (Hastings): 418. St Mary's Catholic School (Hastings): 421. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do St Joseph's School (Hastings) and St Mary's Catholic School (Hastings) rank in Hawke's Bay?
St Joseph's School (Hastings) is 2nd of 69 and St Mary's Catholic School (Hastings) is 4th of 69 among full primary schools in Hawke's Bay on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).