St Joseph's Catholic School (Te Aroha)
41 Koromiko Street, Te Aroha · Waikato
Composite score
Established
Above median
Rank #1,182 of scored NZ schools
Best suited for
Students aged 5-11 in Te Aroha looking for a state-funded setting with an established ERO profile.
Is St Joseph's Catholic School (Te Aroha) a good school?
St Joseph's Catholic School (Te Aroha) scores 69/100 on the SchoolsNearMe composite — a weighted average of 5 axes (academic, outcomes, retention, wellbeing, trajectory). Above median nationally. The full breakdown is below; every input links to its source.
Strengths from the latest ERO report
- Collaborative and strategic leadership that prioritises high quality teaching and learner progress
- Strong student achievement outcomes in reading, mathematics and writing at or above expected levels
- Positive student wellbeing and sense of belonging through integration of school values
Summary derived from ERO reports + audited financials + MoE records. Every claim links to its source — see data transparency at the bottom of this page.
Score breakdown
6 axes, each scored 0–100 on a national absolute scale. As at 2025.
standdowns 0.0/1k · suspensions 0.0/1k · exclusions 0.0/1k · top 10% of band (n=518) · why? ▼ hide
-40.4% roll over 5yr (2020→2025) · bottom 10% of band (n=515) · why? ▼ hide
84/100 from ERO review 2025-02 · top quartile of band (n=520) · why? ▼ hide
⚠ Insufficient EQI-band peers (n<10) to compute per-axis percentile context. The score above is absolute; treat it as a single-school read rather than a peer comparison.
Real ERO composite (from the latest review): 84/100.
Latest ERO review
2025-02-20 · Sharon Kelly, ERO
- Almost all learners achieve at or above expected curriculum levels in reading and mathematics, and most learners achieve these in writing
- Learners express a positive sense of wellbeing and belonging, supported by the integration of school values in relationships, routines and celebrations
- The large majority of students attend school regularly; the school meets the Ministry of Education's 2024 target for regular attendance
- Leadership prioritises areas for school improvement through gathering and evaluating well-considered student achievement information
- Learners experience a broad range of learning opportunities from The New Zealand Curriculum that are seamlessly integrated within the special character context
"Collaborative and strategic leadership prioritises high quality teaching and a focus on learner progress and achievement"
Composite score across reviews
3 ERO reviews on file, 2016–2025. Click a point to read that review.
Discipline (age-standardised, per 1,000 students)
Stand-down = sent home temporarily. Suspension = formal investigation. Exclusion = removed from school. National averages shown for comparison.
Stand-downs · 2024
0.0
· NZ avg ~37
Suspensions · 2024
0.0
· NZ avg ~5
Exclusions · 2024
0.0
· NZ avg ~1.5
Government funding
Crown funding only (school operations + teacher salaries + property). Excludes locally-raised funds, international fees and trading income — those are in the audited financial report above.
Total Crown funding · 2022
$0.65M
Per-student funding · 2022
$11,061
2018
$0.6M
2019
$0.7M
2020
$0.7M
2021
$0.7M
2022
$0.7M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 01 3
- Year 02 10
- Year 03 7
- Year 04 6
- Year 05 4
- Year 06 7
- Year 07 12
- Year 08 7
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- European/Pākehā 45.8%
- Asian 39.0%
- Pacific 15.3%
- Māori 5.1%
- Other / MELAA 3.4%
Location
41 Koromiko Street, Te Aroha. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Schools nearby
Within 15km, sorted by distance. Add any to compare with St Joseph's Catholic School (Te Aroha).
Te Aroha Primary School
Full Primary · 0.3km · 237 roll
53
-16 vs this
Stanley Avenue School
Full Primary · 1.4km · 290 roll
77
+8 vs this
Te Aroha College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · 1.6km · 373 roll
52
-17 vs this
Elstow-Waihou Combined School
Full Primary · 6.7km · 170 roll
82
+13 vs this
Manawaru School
Full Primary · 11.3km · 84 roll
81
+12 vs this
Springdale School
Full Primary · 12.6km · 34 roll
66
-3 vs this
Frequently asked
Is St Joseph's Catholic School (Te Aroha) a good school?
St Joseph's Catholic School (Te Aroha) scores 69/100 on the SchoolsNearMe composite — a weighted average of 5 axes (academic, outcomes, retention, wellbeing, trajectory). Above median nationally. The full breakdown is below; every input links to its source.
What does the latest ERO review say?
ERO's 2025-02 review identified 5 key findings. Almost all learners achieve at or above expected curriculum levels in reading and mathematics, and most learners achieve these in writing
How do I enrol my child at St Joseph's Catholic School (Te Aroha)?
Contact the school directly on 07-8849480, email office@stjosephs-tearoha.school.nz, or visit www.stjosephs-tearoha.school.nz. For state schools, check your home address against the school's enrolment zone — some schools are in-zone-only.
What are the fees?
St Joseph's Catholic School (Te Aroha) is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
St Joseph's Catholic School (Te Aroha) has 59 students, with an EQI of 446 (mid-range socio-economic context).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed St Joseph's Catholic School (Te Aroha) in 2025-02, signed by Sharon Kelly. 4 ERO reports are on file in our archive.
Data transparency
Every fact on this page links to its source. We never publish a claim without provenance — read our methodology for the full rules.
Sourced from
- ero.govt.nz
- schoolsdata.co.nz
- crimestats.co.nz