St Joseph's School (Oamaru) vs Waitaki Girls' High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Otago, New Zealand, 500 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Joseph's School (Oamaru)
Oamaru · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
149 students
Waitaki Girls' High School
Oamaru · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
399 students
| Measure | St Joseph's School (Oamaru) Oamaru, Otago | Waitaki Girls' High School Oamaru, Otago |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 55 Top 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #51 of 85 | #17 of 28 |
| National rank | #754 of 1,559 | #238 of 486 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 149 | 399 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 437 | 478 |
| Total roll | 149 | 399 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -7.9% | -1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 89.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 70.2% |
| Māori students | 16.1% | 14% |
| Pacific students | 13.4% | 12.5% |
| International students | 0% | 1% |
| suburb or town | Oamaru | Oamaru |
| region | Otago | Otago |
| Website | www.stjoseph.school.nz | www.waitakigirlshigh.school.nz |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's School (Oamaru) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (54.9 vs 49.5).
- •St Joseph's School (Oamaru) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (437 vs 478).
- •Waitaki Girls' High School does better on roll size (399 vs 149).
- •Waitaki Girls' High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-1% vs -7.9%).
- •Waitaki Girls' High School is the larger school with 399 students compared with 149.
- •St Joseph's School (Oamaru) is a state integrated school while Waitaki Girls' High School is a state school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •St Joseph's School (Oamaru) is co-educational and Waitaki Girls' High School is girls.
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 (Oamaru) better than Waitaki Girls' High School?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Joseph's School (Oamaru) ranks higher (54.9 vs 49.5 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 (Oamaru) and Waitaki Girls' High School?
About 500 m in a straight line, between Oamaru and Oamaru in Otago.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
St Joseph's School (Oamaru): 437. Waitaki Girls' High School: 478. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do St Joseph's School (Oamaru) and Waitaki Girls' High School rank in Otago?
St Joseph's School (Oamaru) is 51st of 85 and Waitaki Girls' High School is 17th of 28 among full primary schools in Otago on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).