Maitai School vs St Joseph's School (Nelson)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Nelson, New Zealand, 678 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Maitai School
Nelson ยท State special school
58 students
St Joseph's School (Nelson)
Nelson ยท State integrated full primary ยท Years 1โ8
376 students
| Measure | Maitai School Nelson, Nelson | St Joseph's School (Nelson) Nelson, Nelson |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | โ Not rated | 72 Top 25% |
| Region rank | โ | #1 of 14 |
| National rank | โ | #352 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Special School | Full Primary |
| Year range | โ | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 58 | 376 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 484 | 401 |
| Total roll | 58 | 376 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 30.2% | -10.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 24.1% | 9.3% |
| Pacific students | 8.6% | 7.2% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Nelson | Nelson |
| region | Nelson | Nelson |
| Website | www.maitai.school.nz | www.stjosephsnelson.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขSt Joseph's School (Nelson) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (401 vs 484).
- โขSt Joseph's School (Nelson) does better on roll size (376 vs 58).
- โขMaitai School does better on roll growth (5 years) (30.2% vs -10.6%).
- โขSt Joseph's School (Nelson) is the larger school with 376 students compared with 58.
- โขMaitai School is a state school while St Joseph's School (Nelson) is a state integrated 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 Maitai School better than St Joseph's School (Nelson)?
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 Maitai School and St Joseph's School (Nelson)?
About 678 m in a straight line, between Nelson and Nelson in Nelson.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Maitai School: 484. St Joseph's School (Nelson): 401. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Maitai School and St Joseph's School (Nelson) rank in Nelson?
Maitai School is unranked and St Joseph's School (Nelson) is 1st of 14 among special school schools in Nelson on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).