St Joseph's School (Patea) vs Whenuakura School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Taranaki, New Zealand, 3.4 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Joseph's School (Patea)
Patea · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
5 students
Whenuakura School
Patea · State contributing · Years 1–6
30 students
| Measure | St Joseph's School (Patea) Patea, Taranaki | Whenuakura School Patea, Taranaki |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 13 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 5 | 30 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 544 | 455 |
| Total roll | 5 | 30 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -42.1% | 18.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 80% | 26.7% |
| Pacific students | 0% | 10% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Patea | Patea |
| region | Taranaki | Taranaki |
| Website | – | whenuakura.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Whenuakura School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (44.6 vs 13.0).
- •Whenuakura School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (455 vs 544).
- •Whenuakura School does better on roll size (30 vs 5).
- •Whenuakura School does better on roll growth (5 years) (18.2% vs -42.1%).
- •Whenuakura School is the larger school with 30 students compared with 5.
- •St Joseph's School (Patea) is a state integrated school while Whenuakura School 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 (Patea) better than Whenuakura School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Whenuakura School ranks higher (44.6 vs 13.0 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 (Patea) and Whenuakura School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Patea and Patea in Taranaki.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
St Joseph's School (Patea): 544. Whenuakura School: 455. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do St Joseph's School (Patea) and Whenuakura School rank in Taranaki?
St Joseph's School (Patea) is unranked and Whenuakura School is unranked among contributing schools in Taranaki on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).