Overview
St Joseph's Maori Girls' College is a state integrated secondary (year 7-15) school in Taradale, Hawke's Bay. It is a girls school school. The school has 192 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 515 (high equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Napier City territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState Integrated
School TypeSecondary (Year 7-15)
Co-Ed StatusGirls School
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityNapier City
RegionHawke's Bay
Urban/RuralLarge urban area
Postcode4142
MoE School ID222
Student Demographics
Total Roll192
European/Pakeha7.8%
Maori99.5%
Pacific2.6%
Asian0.5%
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 EQI515
National Avg463
Contexthigh equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)