St Joseph's School (Dannevirke) vs Totara College of Accelerated Learning
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, 2.3 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
Totara College of Accelerated Learning
Dannevirke · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
78 students
| Measure | St Joseph's School (Dannevirke) Dannevirke, Manawatū-Whanganui | Totara College of Accelerated Learning Dannevirke, Manawatū-Whanganui |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 38 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #62 of 111 | #18 of 33 |
| National rank | #1151 of 1,559 | #333 of 486 |
| Sector | State integrated | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Composite |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–13 |
| Students | 131 | 78 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 473 | 498 |
| Total roll | 131 | 78 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -8.3% | 17.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 40.5% | 20.5% |
| Pacific students | 6.9% | 7.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Dannevirke | Dannevirke |
| region | Manawatū-Whanganui | Manawatū-Whanganui |
| Website | www.stjosephsdvke.school.nz | www.totaracollege.school.nz |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's School (Dannevirke) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (37.9 vs 36.2).
- •St Joseph's School (Dannevirke) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (473 vs 498).
- •St Joseph's School (Dannevirke) does better on roll size (131 vs 78).
- •Totara College of Accelerated Learning does better on roll growth (5 years) (17.5% vs -8.3%).
- •St Joseph's School (Dannevirke) is the larger school with 131 students compared with 78.
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 Totara College of Accelerated Learning?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Joseph's School (Dannevirke) ranks higher (37.9 vs 36.2 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 Totara College of Accelerated Learning?
About 2.3 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. Totara College of Accelerated Learning: 498. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do St Joseph's School (Dannevirke) and Totara College of Accelerated Learning rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
St Joseph's School (Dannevirke) is 62nd of 111 and Totara College of Accelerated Learning is 18th of 33 among full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).