Opunake High School vs St Joseph's School (Opunake)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Taranaki, New Zealand, 711 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Opunake High School
Opunake · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
315 students
St Joseph's School (Opunake)
Opunake · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
124 students
| Measure | Opunake High School Opunake, Taranaki | St Joseph's School (Opunake) Opunake, Taranaki |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 42 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #6 of 16 | #18 of 56 |
| National rank | #283 of 486 | #706 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 315 | 124 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 503 | 441 |
| Total roll | 315 | 124 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 4.4% | 34.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 81.4% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 52.5% | – |
| Māori students | 44.8% | 21.8% |
| Pacific students | 3.5% | 2.4% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Opunake | Opunake |
| region | Taranaki | Taranaki |
| Website | www.opunake.school.nz/ | www.stjo.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's School (Opunake) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (56.7 vs 42.3).
- •St Joseph's School (Opunake) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (441 vs 503).
- •Opunake High School does better on roll size (315 vs 124).
- •St Joseph's School (Opunake) does better on roll growth (5 years) (34.5% vs 4.4%).
- •Opunake High School is the larger school with 315 students compared with 124.
- •Opunake High School is a state school while St Joseph's School (Opunake) 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 Opunake High School better than St Joseph's School (Opunake)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Joseph's School (Opunake) ranks higher (56.7 vs 42.3 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 Opunake High School and St Joseph's School (Opunake)?
About 711 m in a straight line, between Opunake and Opunake in Taranaki.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Opunake High School: 503. St Joseph's School (Opunake): 441. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Opunake High School and St Joseph's School (Opunake) rank in Taranaki?
Opunake High School is 6th of 16 and St Joseph's School (Opunake) is 18th of 56 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Taranaki on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).