St Joseph's School (Wairoa) vs TKKM o Ngati Kahungunu o Te Wairoa
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, 717 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Joseph's School (Wairoa)
Wairoa · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
96 students
TKKM o Ngati Kahungunu o Te Wairoa
Wairoa · State composite · Years 1–13
189 students
| Measure | St Joseph's School (Wairoa) Wairoa, Hawke's Bay | TKKM o Ngati Kahungunu o Te Wairoa Wairoa, Hawke's Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 31 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #47 of 69 | #20 of 25 |
| National rank | #1316 of 1,559 | #412 of 486 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Composite |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–13 |
| Students | 96 | 189 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 502 | 532 |
| Total roll | 96 | 189 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 14.8% | 46.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 65.6% | 96.8% |
| Pacific students | 10.4% | 2.6% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Wairoa | Wairoa |
| region | Hawke's Bay | Hawke's Bay |
| Website | www.sjwairoa.school.nz | – |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's School (Wairoa) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (30.5 vs 24.5).
- •St Joseph's School (Wairoa) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (502 vs 532).
- •TKKM o Ngati Kahungunu o Te Wairoa does better on roll size (189 vs 96).
- •TKKM o Ngati Kahungunu o Te Wairoa does better on roll growth (5 years) (46.8% vs 14.8%).
- •TKKM o Ngati Kahungunu o Te Wairoa is the larger school with 189 students compared with 96.
- •St Joseph's School (Wairoa) is a state integrated school while TKKM o Ngati Kahungunu o Te Wairoa is a state school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 (Wairoa) better than TKKM o Ngati Kahungunu o Te Wairoa?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Joseph's School (Wairoa) ranks higher (30.5 vs 24.5 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 School (Wairoa) and TKKM o Ngati Kahungunu o Te Wairoa?
About 717 m in a straight line, between Wairoa and Wairoa in Hawke's Bay.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
St Joseph's School (Wairoa): 502. TKKM o Ngati Kahungunu o Te Wairoa: 532. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do St Joseph's School (Wairoa) and TKKM o Ngati Kahungunu o Te Wairoa rank in Hawke's Bay?
St Joseph's School (Wairoa) is 47th of 69 and TKKM o Ngati Kahungunu o Te Wairoa is 20th of 25 among full primary schools in Hawke's Bay on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).