St Joseph's School (Dannevirke) vs TKKM o Tamaki Nui A Rua
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, 1.7 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Joseph's School (Dannevirke)
Dannevirke · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
131 students
TKKM o Tamaki Nui A Rua
Dannevirke · State composite · Years 1–13
81 students
| Measure | St Joseph's School (Dannevirke) Dannevirke, Manawatū-Whanganui | TKKM o Tamaki Nui A Rua Dannevirke, Manawatū-Whanganui |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 38 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #62 of 111 | #28 of 33 |
| National rank | #1151 of 1,559 | #446 of 486 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Composite |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–13 |
| Students | 131 | 81 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 473 | 535 |
| Total roll | 131 | 81 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -8.3% | 25.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 40.5% | 98.8% |
| Pacific students | 6.9% | 2.5% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Dannevirke | Dannevirke |
| region | Manawatū-Whanganui | Manawatū-Whanganui |
| Website | www.stjosephsdvke.school.nz | www.tamakinuiarua.school.nz |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's School (Dannevirke) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (37.9 vs 19.8).
- •St Joseph's School (Dannevirke) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (473 vs 535).
- •St Joseph's School (Dannevirke) does better on roll size (131 vs 81).
- •TKKM o Tamaki Nui A Rua does better on roll growth (5 years) (25.8% vs -8.3%).
- •St Joseph's School (Dannevirke) is the larger school with 131 students compared with 81.
- •St Joseph's School (Dannevirke) is a state integrated school while TKKM o Tamaki Nui A Rua 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 (Dannevirke) better than TKKM o Tamaki Nui A Rua?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Joseph's School (Dannevirke) ranks higher (37.9 vs 19.8 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 (Dannevirke) and TKKM o Tamaki Nui A Rua?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Dannevirke and Dannevirke in Manawatū-Whanganui.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
St Joseph's School (Dannevirke): 473. TKKM o Tamaki Nui A Rua: 535. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do St Joseph's School (Dannevirke) and TKKM o Tamaki Nui A Rua rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
St Joseph's School (Dannevirke) is 62nd of 111 and TKKM o Tamaki Nui A Rua is 28th of 33 among full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).