Centennial Park School vs St Joseph's Catholic School (Te Kuiti)
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 971 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Centennial Park School
Te Kuiti · State full primary · Years 1–8
75 students
St Joseph's Catholic School (Te Kuiti)
Te Kuiti · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
69 students
| Measure | Centennial Park School Te Kuiti, Waikato | St Joseph's Catholic School (Te Kuiti) Te Kuiti, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 19 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #172 of 179 | #96 of 179 |
| National rank | #1520 of 1,559 | #954 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 75 | 69 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 540 | 449 |
| Total roll | 75 | 69 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 10.8% | -41% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 98.7% | 11.6% |
| Pacific students | 6.7% | 21.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Te Kuiti | Te Kuiti |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.centennialpark.school.nz/ | www.stjosephtk.school.nz |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic School (Te Kuiti) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (46.9 vs 19.0).
- •St Joseph's Catholic School (Te Kuiti) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (449 vs 540).
- •Centennial Park School does better on roll size (75 vs 69).
- •Centennial Park School does better on roll growth (5 years) (10.8% vs -41%).
- •Centennial Park School is the larger school with 75 students compared with 69.
- •Centennial Park School is a state school while St Joseph's Catholic School (Te Kuiti) is a state integrated 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 Centennial Park School better than St Joseph's Catholic School (Te Kuiti)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Joseph's Catholic School (Te Kuiti) ranks higher (46.9 vs 19.0 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 Centennial Park School and St Joseph's Catholic School (Te Kuiti)?
About 971 m in a straight line, between Te Kuiti and Te Kuiti in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Centennial Park School: 540. St Joseph's Catholic School (Te Kuiti): 449. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Centennial Park School and St Joseph's Catholic School (Te Kuiti) rank in Waikato?
Centennial Park School is 172nd of 179 and St Joseph's Catholic School (Te Kuiti) is 96th of 179 among full primary schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).