Paeroa College vs St Joseph's Catholic School (Paeroa)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 921 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Paeroa College
Paeroa · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
315 students
St Joseph's Catholic School (Paeroa)
Paeroa · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
51 students
| Measure | Paeroa College Paeroa, Waikato | St Joseph's Catholic School (Paeroa) Paeroa, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 39 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #27 of 58 | – |
| National rank | #311 of 486 | – |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 315 | 51 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 507 | 444 |
| Total roll | 315 | 51 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 39.6% | -7.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 78.2% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 51.7% | – |
| Māori students | 46.3% | 21.6% |
| Pacific students | 4.4% | 5.9% |
| International students | 1% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Paeroa | Paeroa |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.paeroacollege.school.nz | www.paeroa-stjosephs.school.nz |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic School (Paeroa) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (49.1 vs 39.2).
- •St Joseph's Catholic School (Paeroa) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (444 vs 507).
- •Paeroa College does better on roll size (315 vs 51).
- •Paeroa College does better on roll growth (5 years) (39.6% vs -7.9%).
- •Paeroa College is the larger school with 315 students compared with 51.
- •Paeroa College 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 College better than St Joseph's Catholic School (Paeroa)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Joseph's Catholic School (Paeroa) ranks higher (49.1 vs 39.2 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 Paeroa College and St Joseph's Catholic School (Paeroa)?
About 921 m in a straight line, between Paeroa and Paeroa in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Paeroa College: 507. 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 College and St Joseph's Catholic School (Paeroa) rank in Waikato?
Paeroa College is 27th of 58 and St Joseph's Catholic School (Paeroa) is unranked among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).