St Joseph's School (Feilding) vs St Joseph's School (Taihape)
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, 63 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Joseph's School (Feilding)
Feilding · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
74 students
St Joseph's School (Taihape)
Taihape · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
79 students
| Measure | St Joseph's School (Feilding) Feilding, Manawatū-Whanganui | St Joseph's School (Taihape) Taihape, Manawatū-Whanganui |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 54 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #27 of 111 | #28 of 111 |
| National rank | #772 of 1,559 | #773 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 74 | 79 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 435 | 435 |
| Total roll | 74 | 79 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -45% | -29.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 9.5% | 44.3% |
| Pacific students | 14.9% | 5.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Feilding | Taihape |
| region | Manawatū-Whanganui | Manawatū-Whanganui |
| Website | www.stjosephsfeilding.school.nz | www.saintjos.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (54.2 vs 54.2).
- •St Joseph's School (Taihape) does better on roll size (79 vs 74).
- •St Joseph's School (Taihape) does better on roll growth (5 years) (-29.1% vs -45%).
- •St Joseph's School (Taihape) is the larger school with 79 students compared with 74.
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 (Feilding) better than St Joseph's School (Taihape)?
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 (Feilding) and St Joseph's School (Taihape)?
About 63 km in a straight line, between Feilding and Taihape in Manawatū-Whanganui.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
St Joseph's School (Feilding): 435. St Joseph's School (Taihape): 435. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do St Joseph's School (Feilding) and St Joseph's School (Taihape) rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
St Joseph's School (Feilding) is 27th of 111 and St Joseph's School (Taihape) is 28th of 111 among full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).