Rangitoto School vs St Joseph's Catholic School (Te Kuiti)
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 8.1 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rangitoto School
Rangitoto · State full primary · Years 1–8
20 students
St Joseph's Catholic School (Te Kuiti)
Te Kuiti · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
69 students
| Measure | Rangitoto School Rangitoto, Waikato | St Joseph's Catholic School (Te Kuiti) Te Kuiti, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 57 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #96 of 179 |
| National rank | – | #954 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 20 | 69 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 426 | 449 |
| Total roll | 20 | 69 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 0% | -41% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 40% | 11.6% |
| Pacific students | 0% | 21.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Rangitoto | Te Kuiti |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.rangi.school.nz/ | www.stjosephtk.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Rangitoto School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (56.9 vs 46.9).
- •Rangitoto School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (426 vs 449).
- •St Joseph's Catholic School (Te Kuiti) does better on roll size (69 vs 20).
- •Rangitoto School does better on roll growth (5 years) (0% vs -41%).
- •St Joseph's Catholic School (Te Kuiti) is the larger school with 69 students compared with 20.
- •Rangitoto 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 Rangitoto School better than St Joseph's Catholic School (Te Kuiti)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Rangitoto School ranks higher (56.9 vs 46.9 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 Rangitoto School and St Joseph's Catholic School (Te Kuiti)?
About 8.1 km in a straight line, between Rangitoto and Te Kuiti in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Rangitoto School: 426. 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 Rangitoto School and St Joseph's Catholic School (Te Kuiti) rank in Waikato?
Rangitoto School is unranked and St Joseph's Catholic School (Te Kuiti) is 96th of 179 among full primary schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).