St Joseph's Catholic School (Fairfield) vs Whitiora School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 1.5 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
Whitiora School
Whitiora · State full primary · Years 1–8
221 students
| Measure | St Joseph's Catholic School (Fairfield) Fairfield, Waikato | Whitiora School Whitiora, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 83 Top 5% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #7 of 179 | #169 of 179 |
| National rank | #87 of 1,559 | #1500 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 346 | 221 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 399 | 531 |
| Total roll | 346 | 221 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 6.6% | -5.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 13% | 41.2% |
| Pacific students | 8.7% | 20.4% |
| International students | 1.4% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Fairfield | Whitiora |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.stjosephs.school.nz | whitiora.school.nz |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic School (Fairfield) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (82.6 vs 20.9).
- •St Joseph's Catholic School (Fairfield) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (399 vs 531).
- •St Joseph's Catholic School (Fairfield) does better on roll size (346 vs 221).
- •St Joseph's Catholic School (Fairfield) does better on roll growth (5 years) (6.6% vs -5.1%).
- •St Joseph's Catholic School (Fairfield) is the larger school with 346 students compared with 221.
- •St Joseph's Catholic School (Fairfield) is a state integrated school while Whitiora School is a state 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 St Joseph's Catholic School (Fairfield) better than Whitiora School?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Joseph's Catholic School (Fairfield) ranks higher (82.6 vs 20.9 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 St Joseph's Catholic School (Fairfield) and Whitiora School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Fairfield and Whitiora in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
St Joseph's Catholic School (Fairfield): 399. Whitiora School: 531. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do St Joseph's Catholic School (Fairfield) and Whitiora School rank in Waikato?
St Joseph's Catholic School (Fairfield) is 7th of 179 and Whitiora School is 169th of 179 among full primary schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).