St Joseph's School (Feilding) vs Taonui School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, 4.7 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
Taonui School
Feilding · State full primary · Years 1–8
150 students
| Measure | St Joseph's School (Feilding) Feilding, Manawatū-Whanganui | Taonui School Feilding, Manawatū-Whanganui |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 54 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #27 of 111 | #39 of 111 |
| National rank | #772 of 1,559 | #909 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 74 | 150 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 435 | 462 |
| Total roll | 74 | 150 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -45% | 16.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 9.5% | 18% |
| Pacific students | 14.9% | 2.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Feilding | Feilding |
| region | Manawatū-Whanganui | Manawatū-Whanganui |
| Website | www.stjosephsfeilding.school.nz | www.taonui.school.nz |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's School (Feilding) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (54.2 vs 48.6).
- •St Joseph's School (Feilding) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (435 vs 462).
- •Taonui School does better on roll size (150 vs 74).
- •Taonui School does better on roll growth (5 years) (16.8% vs -45%).
- •Taonui School is the larger school with 150 students compared with 74.
- •St Joseph's School (Feilding) is a state integrated school while Taonui School 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 (Feilding) better than Taonui School?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Joseph's School (Feilding) ranks higher (54.2 vs 48.6 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 (Feilding) and Taonui School?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Feilding and Feilding in Manawatū-Whanganui.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
St Joseph's School (Feilding): 435. Taonui School: 462. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do St Joseph's School (Feilding) and Taonui School rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
St Joseph's School (Feilding) is 27th of 111 and Taonui School is 39th of 111 among full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).