St John Bosco School (New Plymouth) vs St Joseph's School (New Plymouth)
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Taranaki, New Zealand, 4.7 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St John Bosco School (New Plymouth)
New Plymouth · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
268 students
St Joseph's School (New Plymouth)
New Plymouth · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
286 students
| Measure | St John Bosco School (New Plymouth) New Plymouth, Taranaki | St Joseph's School (New Plymouth) New Plymouth, Taranaki |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 74 Top 25% | 75 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #6 of 56 | #5 of 56 |
| National rank | #295 of 1,559 | #286 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State integrated |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 268 | 286 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 385 | 384 |
| Total roll | 268 | 286 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -1.1% | -2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 14.6% | 11.2% |
| Pacific students | 3.7% | 2.8% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | New Plymouth | New Plymouth |
| region | Taranaki | Taranaki |
| Website | www.sjb.school.nz | www.stjosephsnp.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (74.3 vs 74.5).
- •St Joseph's School (New Plymouth) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (384 vs 385).
- •St Joseph's School (New Plymouth) does better on roll size (286 vs 268).
- •St John Bosco School (New Plymouth) does better on roll growth (5 years) (-1.1% vs -2%).
- •St Joseph's School (New Plymouth) is the larger school with 286 students compared with 268.
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 John Bosco School (New Plymouth) better than St Joseph's School (New Plymouth)?
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 St John Bosco School (New Plymouth) and St Joseph's School (New Plymouth)?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between New Plymouth and New Plymouth in Taranaki.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
St John Bosco School (New Plymouth): 385. St Joseph's School (New Plymouth): 384. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do St John Bosco School (New Plymouth) and St Joseph's School (New Plymouth) rank in Taranaki?
St John Bosco School (New Plymouth) is 6th of 56 and St Joseph's School (New Plymouth) is 5th of 56 among contributing schools in Taranaki on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).