St Joseph's School (Wairoa) vs Wairoa College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, 522 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
Wairoa College
Wairoa · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
347 students
| Measure | St Joseph's School (Wairoa) Wairoa, Hawke's Bay | Wairoa College Wairoa, Hawke's Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 31 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #47 of 69 | #24 of 25 |
| National rank | #1316 of 1,559 | #472 of 486 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Secondary (Year 7-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 7–13 |
| Students | 96 | 347 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 502 | 533 |
| Total roll | 96 | 347 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 14.8% | -16.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 59% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 34.6% |
| Māori students | 65.6% | 82.4% |
| Pacific students | 10.4% | 7.5% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Wairoa | Wairoa |
| region | Hawke's Bay | Hawke's Bay |
| Website | www.sjwairoa.school.nz | www.wairoacollege.school.nz |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's School (Wairoa) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (30.5 vs 13.9).
- •St Joseph's School (Wairoa) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (502 vs 533).
- •Wairoa College does better on roll size (347 vs 96).
- •St Joseph's School (Wairoa) does better on roll growth (5 years) (14.8% vs -16.1%).
- •Wairoa College is the larger school with 347 students compared with 96.
- •St Joseph's School (Wairoa) is a state integrated school while Wairoa College 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 Wairoa College?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Joseph's School (Wairoa) ranks higher (30.5 vs 13.9 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 Wairoa College?
About 522 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. Wairoa College: 533. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do St Joseph's School (Wairoa) and Wairoa College rank in Hawke's Bay?
St Joseph's School (Wairoa) is 47th of 69 and Wairoa College is 24th of 25 among full primary schools in Hawke's Bay on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).