St Joseph's School (Upper Hutt) vs Te Kura o Hau Karetu
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 2.8 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Joseph's School (Upper Hutt)
Upper Hutt ยท State integrated full primary ยท Years 1โ8
558 students
Te Kura o Hau Karetu
Maoribank ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
152 students
| Measure | St Joseph's School (Upper Hutt) Upper Hutt, Wellington | Te Kura o Hau Karetu Maoribank, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 82 Top 10% | 26 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #10 of 176 | #168 of 176 |
| National rank | #101 of 1,559 | #1410 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1โ8 | Years 1โ6 |
| Students | 558 | 152 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 411 | 527 |
| Total roll | 558 | 152 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 18.3% | 25.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 15.1% | 55.9% |
| Pacific students | 12.2% | 21.1% |
| International students | 0.2% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Upper Hutt | Maoribank |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.stjosephsuh.school.nz | maoribankschool.weebly.com/ |
The verdict
- โขSt Joseph's School (Upper Hutt) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (81.9 vs 26.4).
- โขSt Joseph's School (Upper Hutt) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (411 vs 527).
- โขSt Joseph's School (Upper Hutt) does better on roll size (558 vs 152).
- โขTe Kura o Hau Karetu does better on roll growth (5 years) (25.2% vs 18.3%).
- โขSt Joseph's School (Upper Hutt) is the larger school with 558 students compared with 152.
- โขSt Joseph's School (Upper Hutt) is a state integrated school while Te Kura o Hau Karetu 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 School (Upper Hutt) better than Te Kura o Hau Karetu?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Joseph's School (Upper Hutt) ranks higher (81.9 vs 26.4 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 School (Upper Hutt) and Te Kura o Hau Karetu?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Upper Hutt and Maoribank in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
St Joseph's School (Upper Hutt): 411. Te Kura o Hau Karetu: 527. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do St Joseph's School (Upper Hutt) and Te Kura o Hau Karetu rank in Wellington?
St Joseph's School (Upper Hutt) is 10th of 176 and Te Kura o Hau Karetu is 168th of 176 among full primary schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).