St Joseph's School (Stratford) vs Stratford High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Taranaki, New Zealand, 1.1 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Joseph's School (Stratford)
Stratford · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
155 students
Stratford High School
Stratford · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
696 students
| Measure | St Joseph's School (Stratford) Stratford, Taranaki | Stratford High School Stratford, Taranaki |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 51 Top 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #23 of 56 | #11 of 16 |
| National rank | #843 of 1,559 | #323 of 486 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 155 | 696 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 444 | 500 |
| Total roll | 155 | 696 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -23.4% | 26.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 68.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 42.6% |
| Māori students | 9.7% | 30.5% |
| Pacific students | 1.3% | 2% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Stratford | Stratford |
| region | Taranaki | Taranaki |
| Website | www.stjosephs-stratford.school.nz | www.stratfordhigh.school.nz |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's School (Stratford) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (51.2 vs 37.3).
- •St Joseph's School (Stratford) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (444 vs 500).
- •Stratford High School does better on roll size (696 vs 155).
- •Stratford High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (26.3% vs -23.4%).
- •Stratford High School is the larger school with 696 students compared with 155.
- •St Joseph's School (Stratford) is a state integrated school while Stratford High 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 (Stratford) better than Stratford High School?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Joseph's School (Stratford) ranks higher (51.2 vs 37.3 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 St Joseph's School (Stratford) and Stratford High School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Stratford and Stratford in Taranaki.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
St Joseph's School (Stratford): 444. Stratford High School: 500. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do St Joseph's School (Stratford) and Stratford High School rank in Taranaki?
St Joseph's School (Stratford) is 23rd of 56 and Stratford High School is 11th of 16 among full primary schools in Taranaki on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).