Overview
St Joseph's Catholic School (Te Aroha) is a state integrated full primary school in Te Aroha, Waikato. It is a co-educational school. The school has 61 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 446 (average equity need). The school does not have an enrolment scheme. It is located in the Matamata-Piako District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState Integrated
School TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityMatamata-Piako District
RegionWaikato
Urban/RuralSmall urban area
Postcode3320
MoE School ID1952
Student Demographics
Total Roll61
European/Pakeha42.6%
Maori4.9%
Pacific23%
Asian36.1%
Ethnicity Distribution
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Equity Index (EQI)
The Equity Index replaced the decile system in 2023. It measures the socio-economic context of a school's student community. A higher EQI indicates greater equity need (more disadvantaged). The national average is approximately 463.
School EQI446
National Avg463
Contextaverage equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)