Paeroa Central School vs St Joseph's Catholic School (Paeroa)
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 528 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Paeroa Central School
Paeroa Β· State full primary Β· Years 1β8
77 students
St Joseph's Catholic School (Paeroa)
Paeroa Β· State integrated full primary Β· Years 1β8
51 students
| Measure | Paeroa Central School Paeroa, Waikato | St Joseph's Catholic School (Paeroa) Paeroa, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 15 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #178 of 179 | β |
| National rank | #1548 of 1,559 | β |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1β8 | Years 1β8 |
| Students | 77 | 51 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 545 | 444 |
| Total roll | 77 | 51 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -7% | -7.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | β | β |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | β | β |
| Leavers with University Entrance | β | β |
| MΔori students | 90.9% | 21.6% |
| Pacific students | 22.1% | 5.9% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Paeroa | Paeroa |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | β | www.paeroa-stjosephs.school.nz |
The verdict
- β’St Joseph's Catholic School (Paeroa) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (49.1 vs 15.1).
- β’St Joseph's Catholic School (Paeroa) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (444 vs 545).
- β’Paeroa Central School does better on roll size (77 vs 51).
- β’Paeroa Central School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-7% vs -7.9%).
- β’Paeroa Central School is the larger school with 77 students compared with 51.
- β’Paeroa Central School is a state school while St Joseph's Catholic School (Paeroa) 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 Paeroa Central School better than St Joseph's Catholic School (Paeroa)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Joseph's Catholic School (Paeroa) ranks higher (49.1 vs 15.1 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 Paeroa Central School and St Joseph's Catholic School (Paeroa)?
About 528 m in a straight line, between Paeroa and Paeroa in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Paeroa Central School: 545. St Joseph's Catholic School (Paeroa): 444. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Paeroa Central School and St Joseph's Catholic School (Paeroa) rank in Waikato?
Paeroa Central School is 178th of 179 and St Joseph's Catholic School (Paeroa) is unranked among full primary schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).