St Joseph's Catholic School (Te Kuiti) vs Te Wharekura o Maniapoto
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 5.1 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Joseph's Catholic School (Te Kuiti)
Te Kuiti · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
69 students
Te Wharekura o Maniapoto
Te Kuiti · State composite · Years 1–13
126 students
| Measure | St Joseph's Catholic School (Te Kuiti) Te Kuiti, Waikato | Te Wharekura o Maniapoto Te Kuiti, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 47 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #96 of 179 | #54 of 58 |
| National rank | #954 of 1,559 | #443 of 486 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Composite |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–13 |
| Students | 69 | 126 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 449 | 527 |
| Total roll | 69 | 126 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -41% | -3.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 11.6% | 100% |
| Pacific students | 21.7% | 5.6% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Te Kuiti | Te Kuiti |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.stjosephtk.school.nz | www.maniapoto.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic School (Te Kuiti) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (46.9 vs 20.2).
- •St Joseph's Catholic School (Te Kuiti) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (449 vs 527).
- •Te Wharekura o Maniapoto does better on roll size (126 vs 69).
- •Te Wharekura o Maniapoto does better on roll growth (5 years) (-3.3% vs -41%).
- •Te Wharekura o Maniapoto is the larger school with 126 students compared with 69.
- •St Joseph's Catholic School (Te Kuiti) is a state integrated school while Te Wharekura o Maniapoto 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 Kuiti) better than Te Wharekura o Maniapoto?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Joseph's Catholic School (Te Kuiti) ranks higher (46.9 vs 20.2 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 Kuiti) and Te Wharekura o Maniapoto?
About 5.1 km in a straight line, between Te Kuiti and Te Kuiti in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
St Joseph's Catholic School (Te Kuiti): 449. Te Wharekura o Maniapoto: 527. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do St Joseph's Catholic School (Te Kuiti) and Te Wharekura o Maniapoto rank in Waikato?
St Joseph's Catholic School (Te Kuiti) is 96th of 179 and Te Wharekura o Maniapoto is 54th of 58 among full primary schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).