St Joseph's School (Upper Hutt) vs Titiro Whakamua
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 1.6 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
Titiro Whakamua
Trentham ยท State teen parent unit
| Measure | St Joseph's School (Upper Hutt) Upper Hutt, Wellington | Titiro Whakamua Trentham, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 82 Top 10% | โ Not rated |
| Region rank | #10 of 176 | โ |
| National rank | #101 of 1,559 | โ |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Teen Parent Unit |
| Year range | Years 1โ8 | โ |
| Students | 558 | โ |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 411 | 569 |
| Total roll | 558 | โ |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 18.3% | -16.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 15.1% | โ |
| Pacific students | 12.2% | โ |
| International students | 0.2% | โ |
| suburb or town | Upper Hutt | Trentham |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.stjosephsuh.school.nz | โ |
The verdict
- โขSt Joseph's School (Upper Hutt) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (411 vs 569).
- โขSt Joseph's School (Upper Hutt) does better on roll growth (5 years) (18.3% vs -16.7%).
- โขSt Joseph's School (Upper Hutt) is a state integrated school while Titiro Whakamua 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 Titiro Whakamua?
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 School (Upper Hutt) and Titiro Whakamua?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Upper Hutt and Trentham in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
St Joseph's School (Upper Hutt): 411. Titiro Whakamua: 569. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do St Joseph's School (Upper Hutt) and Titiro Whakamua rank in Wellington?
St Joseph's School (Upper Hutt) is 10th of 176 and Titiro Whakamua is unranked among full primary schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).