St Joseph's Catholic School (Fairfield) vs St Paul's Collegiate (Hamilton)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 1.1 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Joseph's Catholic School (Fairfield)
Fairfield · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
346 students
St Paul's Collegiate (Hamilton)
Chartwell · Private secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
971 students
| Measure | St Joseph's Catholic School (Fairfield) Fairfield, Waikato | St Paul's Collegiate (Hamilton) Chartwell, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 83 Top 5% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #7 of 179 | – |
| National rank | #87 of 1,559 | – |
| Sector | State integrated | Private |
| Type | Full Primary | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 346 | 971 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 399 | – |
| Total roll | 346 | 971 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 6.6% | 16.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 97.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 85.3% |
| Māori students | 13% | 12.8% |
| Pacific students | 8.7% | 1.5% |
| International students | 1.4% | 4.1% |
| suburb or town | Fairfield | Chartwell |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.stjosephs.school.nz | www.stpauls.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •St Paul's Collegiate (Hamilton) does better on roll size (971 vs 346).
- •St Paul's Collegiate (Hamilton) does better on roll growth (5 years) (16.6% vs 6.6%).
- •St Paul's Collegiate (Hamilton) is the larger school with 971 students compared with 346.
- •St Joseph's Catholic School (Fairfield) is a state integrated school while St Paul's Collegiate (Hamilton) is a private school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •St Joseph's Catholic School (Fairfield) is co-educational and St Paul's Collegiate (Hamilton) is boys.
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 Catholic School (Fairfield) better than St Paul's Collegiate (Hamilton)?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are St Joseph's Catholic School (Fairfield) and St Paul's Collegiate (Hamilton)?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Fairfield and Chartwell in Waikato.
How do St Joseph's Catholic School (Fairfield) and St Paul's Collegiate (Hamilton) rank in Waikato?
St Joseph's Catholic School (Fairfield) is 7th of 179 and St Paul's Collegiate (Hamilton) is unranked among full primary schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).