St Joseph's School (Hawera) vs TKKM o Ngati Ruanui
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Taranaki, New Zealand, 488 m 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
TKKM o Ngati Ruanui
Hāwera · State composite · Years 1–13
150 students
| Measure | St Joseph's School (Hawera) Hāwera, Taranaki | TKKM o Ngati Ruanui Hāwera, Taranaki |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 55 Top 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #19 of 56 | #16 of 16 |
| National rank | #757 of 1,559 | #414 of 486 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Composite |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–13 |
| Students | 209 | 150 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 439 | 531 |
| Total roll | 209 | 150 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -26.9% | 52.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 20.6% | 97.3% |
| Pacific students | 3.3% | 8% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Hāwera | Hāwera |
| region | Taranaki | Taranaki |
| Website | www.sjh.school.nz | – |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's School (Hawera) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (54.8 vs 23.9).
- •St Joseph's School (Hawera) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (439 vs 531).
- •St Joseph's School (Hawera) does better on roll size (209 vs 150).
- •TKKM o Ngati Ruanui does better on roll growth (5 years) (52.2% vs -26.9%).
- •St Joseph's School (Hawera) is the larger school with 209 students compared with 150.
- •St Joseph's School (Hawera) is a state integrated school while TKKM o Ngati Ruanui is a state 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 St Joseph's School (Hawera) better than TKKM o Ngati Ruanui?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Joseph's School (Hawera) ranks higher (54.8 vs 23.9 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 TKKM o Ngati Ruanui?
About 488 m in a straight line, between Hāwera and Hāwera in Taranaki.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
St Joseph's School (Hawera): 439. TKKM o Ngati Ruanui: 531. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do St Joseph's School (Hawera) and TKKM o Ngati Ruanui rank in Taranaki?
St Joseph's School (Hawera) is 19th of 56 and TKKM o Ngati Ruanui is 16th of 16 among full primary schools in Taranaki on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).