St Joseph's School (Levin) vs Waiopehu College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, 1.6 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
Waiopehu College
Levin · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
540 students
| Measure | St Joseph's School (Levin) Levin, Manawatū-Whanganui | Waiopehu College Levin, Manawatū-Whanganui |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 51 Top 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #33 of 111 | #25 of 33 |
| National rank | #857 of 1,559 | #406 of 486 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 186 | 540 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 462 | 513 |
| Total roll | 186 | 540 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 26.8% | -13.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 66.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 43.9% |
| Māori students | 23.7% | 47.4% |
| Pacific students | 40.3% | 21.5% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Levin | Levin |
| region | Manawatū-Whanganui | Manawatū-Whanganui |
| Website | www.stjoeslevin.school.nz/ | www.waiopehu.ac.nz |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's School (Levin) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (50.5 vs 25.5).
- •St Joseph's School (Levin) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (462 vs 513).
- •Waiopehu College does better on roll size (540 vs 186).
- •St Joseph's School (Levin) does better on roll growth (5 years) (26.8% vs -13.7%).
- •Waiopehu College is the larger school with 540 students compared with 186.
- •St Joseph's School (Levin) is a state integrated school while Waiopehu College 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 (Levin) better than Waiopehu College?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Joseph's School (Levin) ranks higher (50.5 vs 25.5 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 Waiopehu College?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Levin and Levin in Manawatū-Whanganui.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
St Joseph's School (Levin): 462. Waiopehu College: 513. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do St Joseph's School (Levin) and Waiopehu College rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
St Joseph's School (Levin) is 33rd of 111 and Waiopehu College is 25th of 33 among full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).