St Joseph's Catholic School (Te Aroha) vs Stanley Avenue School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 1.4 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Joseph's Catholic School (Te Aroha)
Te Aroha · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
63 students
Stanley Avenue School
Te Aroha · State full primary · Years 1–8
271 students
| Measure | St Joseph's Catholic School (Te Aroha) Te Aroha, Waikato | Stanley Avenue School Te Aroha, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 48 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #87 of 179 | #91 of 179 |
| National rank | #915 of 1,559 | #933 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 63 | 271 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 446 | 477 |
| Total roll | 63 | 271 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -40.4% | 11.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 6.3% | 34.3% |
| Pacific students | 22.2% | 5.5% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Te Aroha | Te Aroha |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.stjosephs-tearoha.school.nz | www.stanleyave.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (48.4 vs 47.8).
- •St Joseph's Catholic School (Te Aroha) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (446 vs 477).
- •Stanley Avenue School does better on roll size (271 vs 63).
- •Stanley Avenue School does better on roll growth (5 years) (11.9% vs -40.4%).
- •Stanley Avenue School is the larger school with 271 students compared with 63.
- •St Joseph's Catholic School (Te Aroha) is a state integrated school while Stanley Avenue 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 (Te Aroha) better than Stanley Avenue School?
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 (Te Aroha) and Stanley Avenue School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Te Aroha and Te Aroha in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
St Joseph's Catholic School (Te Aroha): 446. Stanley Avenue School: 477. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do St Joseph's Catholic School (Te Aroha) and Stanley Avenue School rank in Waikato?
St Joseph's Catholic School (Te Aroha) is 87th of 179 and Stanley Avenue School is 91st of 179 among full primary schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).