St Joseph's School (Levin) vs St Patrick's Catholic School (Taumarunui)
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, 194 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Joseph's School (Levin)
Levin · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
186 students
St Patrick's Catholic School (Taumarunui)
Taumarunui · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
77 students
| Measure | St Joseph's School (Levin) Levin, Manawatū-Whanganui | St Patrick's Catholic School (Taumarunui) Taumarunui, Manawatū-Whanganui |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 51 Top 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #33 of 111 | #50 of 111 |
| National rank | #857 of 1,559 | #1046 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 186 | 77 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 462 | 465 |
| Total roll | 186 | 77 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 26.8% | 80% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 23.7% | 29.9% |
| Pacific students | 40.3% | 0% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Levin | Taumarunui |
| region | Manawatū-Whanganui | Manawatū-Whanganui |
| Website | www.stjoeslevin.school.nz/ | www.stpats-tmn.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's School (Levin) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (50.5 vs 43.0).
- •St Joseph's School (Levin) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (462 vs 465).
- •St Joseph's School (Levin) does better on roll size (186 vs 77).
- •St Patrick's Catholic School (Taumarunui) does better on roll growth (5 years) (80% vs 26.8%).
- •St Joseph's School (Levin) is the larger school with 186 students compared with 77.
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 (Levin) better than St Patrick's Catholic School (Taumarunui)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Joseph's School (Levin) ranks higher (50.5 vs 43.0 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 (Levin) and St Patrick's Catholic School (Taumarunui)?
About 194 km in a straight line, between Levin and Taumarunui in Manawatū-Whanganui.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
St Joseph's School (Levin): 462. St Patrick's Catholic School (Taumarunui): 465. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do St Joseph's School (Levin) and St Patrick's Catholic School (Taumarunui) rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
St Joseph's School (Levin) is 33rd of 111 and St Patrick's Catholic School (Taumarunui) is 50th of 111 among full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).