St Joseph's Catholic School (Paeroa) vs St Joseph's Catholic School (Te Aroha)
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 17 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Joseph's Catholic School (Paeroa)
Paeroa · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
51 students
St Joseph's Catholic School (Te Aroha)
Te Aroha · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
63 students
| Measure | St Joseph's Catholic School (Paeroa) Paeroa, Waikato | St Joseph's Catholic School (Te Aroha) Te Aroha, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 49 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #87 of 179 |
| National rank | – | #915 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 51 | 63 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 444 | 446 |
| Total roll | 51 | 63 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -7.9% | -40.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 21.6% | 6.3% |
| Pacific students | 5.9% | 22.2% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Paeroa | Te Aroha |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.paeroa-stjosephs.school.nz | www.stjosephs-tearoha.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (49.1 vs 48.4).
- •St Joseph's Catholic School (Paeroa) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (444 vs 446).
- •St Joseph's Catholic School (Te Aroha) does better on roll size (63 vs 51).
- •St Joseph's Catholic School (Paeroa) does better on roll growth (5 years) (-7.9% vs -40.4%).
- •St Joseph's Catholic School (Te Aroha) is the larger school with 63 students compared with 51.
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 (Paeroa) better than St Joseph's Catholic School (Te Aroha)?
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 (Paeroa) and St Joseph's Catholic School (Te Aroha)?
About 17 km in a straight line, between Paeroa and Te Aroha in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
St Joseph's Catholic School (Paeroa): 444. St Joseph's Catholic School (Te Aroha): 446. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do St Joseph's Catholic School (Paeroa) and St Joseph's Catholic School (Te Aroha) rank in Waikato?
St Joseph's Catholic School (Paeroa) is unranked and St Joseph's Catholic School (Te Aroha) is 87th of 179 among full primary schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).