St Joseph's School (Stratford) vs Taranaki Diocesan School for Girls
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Taranaki, New Zealand, 1.4 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
Taranaki Diocesan School for Girls
Stratford · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
99 students
| Measure | St Joseph's School (Stratford) Stratford, Taranaki | Taranaki Diocesan School for Girls Stratford, Taranaki |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 51 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #23 of 56 | #5 of 16 |
| National rank | #843 of 1,559 | #163 of 486 |
| Sector | State integrated | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 155 | 99 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 444 | 461 |
| Total roll | 155 | 99 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -23.4% | 24.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 92.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 88.5% |
| Māori students | 9.7% | 9.1% |
| Pacific students | 1.3% | 3% |
| International students | 0% | 1% |
| suburb or town | Stratford | Stratford |
| region | Taranaki | Taranaki |
| Website | www.stjosephs-stratford.school.nz | www.taranakidio.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Taranaki Diocesan School for Girls scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (61.2 vs 51.2).
- •St Joseph's School (Stratford) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (444 vs 461).
- •St Joseph's School (Stratford) does better on roll size (155 vs 99).
- •Taranaki Diocesan School for Girls does better on roll growth (5 years) (24.2% vs -23.4%).
- •St Joseph's School (Stratford) is the larger school with 155 students compared with 99.
- •St Joseph's School (Stratford) is co-educational and Taranaki Diocesan School for Girls is girls.
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 Taranaki Diocesan School for Girls?
On the Success Index (NZ), Taranaki Diocesan School for Girls ranks higher (61.2 vs 51.2 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 Taranaki Diocesan School for Girls?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Stratford and Stratford in Taranaki.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
St Joseph's School (Stratford): 444. Taranaki Diocesan School for Girls: 461. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do St Joseph's School (Stratford) and Taranaki Diocesan School for Girls rank in Taranaki?
St Joseph's School (Stratford) is 23rd of 56 and Taranaki Diocesan School for Girls is 5th of 16 among full primary schools in Taranaki on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).