St Joseph's Catholic School (Te Aroha) vs Te Aroha Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 329 m 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
Te Aroha Primary School
Te Aroha · State full primary · Years 1–8
223 students
| Measure | St Joseph's Catholic School (Te Aroha) Te Aroha, Waikato | Te Aroha Primary School Te Aroha, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 48 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #87 of 179 | #126 of 179 |
| National rank | #915 of 1,559 | #1130 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 63 | 223 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 446 | 496 |
| Total roll | 63 | 223 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -40.4% | 16.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 6.3% | 37.2% |
| Pacific students | 22.2% | 9.9% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Te Aroha | Te Aroha |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.stjosephs-tearoha.school.nz | – |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic School (Te Aroha) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (48.4 vs 39.2).
- •St Joseph's Catholic School (Te Aroha) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (446 vs 496).
- •Te Aroha Primary School does better on roll size (223 vs 63).
- •Te Aroha Primary School does better on roll growth (5 years) (16.7% vs -40.4%).
- •Te Aroha Primary School is the larger school with 223 students compared with 63.
- •St Joseph's Catholic School (Te Aroha) is a state integrated school while Te Aroha Primary 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 Te Aroha Primary School?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Joseph's Catholic School (Te Aroha) ranks higher (48.4 vs 39.2 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 (Te Aroha) and Te Aroha Primary School?
About 329 m 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. Te Aroha Primary School: 496. 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 Te Aroha Primary School rank in Waikato?
St Joseph's Catholic School (Te Aroha) is 87th of 179 and Te Aroha Primary School is 126th of 179 among full primary schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).