St Joseph's School (Stratford) vs Stratford Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Taranaki, New Zealand, 726 m 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 Primary School
Stratford · State full primary · Years 1–8
444 students
| Measure | St Joseph's School (Stratford) Stratford, Taranaki | Stratford Primary School Stratford, Taranaki |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 51 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #23 of 56 | #27 of 56 |
| National rank | #843 of 1,559 | #937 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 155 | 444 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 444 | 488 |
| Total roll | 155 | 444 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -23.4% | 5.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 9.7% | 27.5% |
| Pacific students | 1.3% | 5.6% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Stratford | Stratford |
| region | Taranaki | Taranaki |
| Website | www.stjosephs-stratford.school.nz | stratfordprimary.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's School (Stratford) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (51.2 vs 47.6).
- •St Joseph's School (Stratford) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (444 vs 488).
- •Stratford Primary School does better on roll size (444 vs 155).
- •Stratford Primary School does better on roll growth (5 years) (5.5% vs -23.4%).
- •Stratford Primary School is the larger school with 444 students compared with 155.
- •St Joseph's School (Stratford) is a state integrated school while Stratford Primary 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 Primary School?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Joseph's School (Stratford) ranks higher (51.2 vs 47.6 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 Primary School?
About 726 m in a straight line, between Stratford and Stratford in Taranaki.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
St Joseph's School (Stratford): 444. Stratford Primary School: 488. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do St Joseph's School (Stratford) and Stratford Primary School rank in Taranaki?
St Joseph's School (Stratford) is 23rd of 56 and Stratford Primary School is 27th of 56 among full primary schools in Taranaki on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).