St Joseph's School (Hawera) vs St Joseph's School (Opunake)
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Taranaki, New Zealand, 39 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Joseph's School (Hawera)
Hāwera · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
209 students
St Joseph's School (Opunake)
Opunake · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
124 students
| Measure | St Joseph's School (Hawera) Hāwera, Taranaki | St Joseph's School (Opunake) Opunake, Taranaki |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 55 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #19 of 56 | #18 of 56 |
| National rank | #757 of 1,559 | #706 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 209 | 124 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 439 | 441 |
| Total roll | 209 | 124 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -26.9% | 34.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 20.6% | 21.8% |
| Pacific students | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Hāwera | Opunake |
| region | Taranaki | Taranaki |
| Website | www.sjh.school.nz | www.stjo.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's School (Opunake) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (56.7 vs 54.8).
- •St Joseph's School (Hawera) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (439 vs 441).
- •St Joseph's School (Hawera) does better on roll size (209 vs 124).
- •St Joseph's School (Opunake) does better on roll growth (5 years) (34.5% vs -26.9%).
- •St Joseph's School (Hawera) is the larger school with 209 students compared with 124.
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 (Hawera) better than St Joseph's School (Opunake)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Joseph's School (Opunake) ranks higher (56.7 vs 54.8 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 (Hawera) and St Joseph's School (Opunake)?
About 39 km in a straight line, between Hāwera and Opunake in Taranaki.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
St Joseph's School (Hawera): 439. St Joseph's School (Opunake): 441. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do St Joseph's School (Hawera) and St Joseph's School (Opunake) rank in Taranaki?
St Joseph's School (Hawera) is 19th of 56 and St Joseph's School (Opunake) is 18th of 56 among full primary schools in Taranaki on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).