New Plymouth Adventist Christian School vs St Joseph's School (Stratford)
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Taranaki, New Zealand, 33 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
New Plymouth Adventist Christian School
Vogeltown ยท State integrated full primary ยท Years 1โ8
63 students
St Joseph's School (Stratford)
Stratford ยท State integrated full primary ยท Years 1โ8
155 students
| Measure | New Plymouth Adventist Christian School Vogeltown, Taranaki | St Joseph's School (Stratford) Stratford, Taranaki |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 52 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #22 of 56 | #23 of 56 |
| National rank | #821 of 1,559 | #843 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1โ8 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 63 | 155 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 443 | 444 |
| Total roll | 63 | 155 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 34.7% | -23.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 7.9% | 9.7% |
| Pacific students | 6.3% | 1.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Vogeltown | Stratford |
| region | Taranaki | Taranaki |
| Website | npsda.school.nz | www.stjosephs-stratford.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขNew Plymouth Adventist Christian School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (52.2 vs 51.2).
- โขNew Plymouth Adventist Christian School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (443 vs 444).
- โขSt Joseph's School (Stratford) does better on roll size (155 vs 63).
- โขNew Plymouth Adventist Christian School does better on roll growth (5 years) (34.7% vs -23.4%).
- โขSt Joseph's School (Stratford) is the larger school with 155 students compared with 63.
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 New Plymouth Adventist Christian School better than St Joseph's School (Stratford)?
On the Success Index (NZ), New Plymouth Adventist Christian School ranks higher (52.2 vs 51.2 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 New Plymouth Adventist Christian School and St Joseph's School (Stratford)?
About 33 km in a straight line, between Vogeltown and Stratford in Taranaki.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
New Plymouth Adventist Christian School: 443. St Joseph's School (Stratford): 444. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do New Plymouth Adventist Christian School and St Joseph's School (Stratford) rank in Taranaki?
New Plymouth Adventist Christian School is 22nd of 56 and St Joseph's School (Stratford) is 23rd of 56 among full primary schools in Taranaki on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).