Overview
St Joseph's School (Patea) is a state integrated contributing school in Patea, Taranaki. It is a co-educational school. The school has 7 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 544 (high equity need). The school does not have an enrolment scheme. It is located in the South Taranaki District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState Integrated
School TypeContributing
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthoritySouth Taranaki District
RegionTaranaki
Urban/RuralSmall urban area
Postcode4520
MoE School ID2452
Student Demographics
Total Roll7
European/Pakeha42.9%
Maori85.7%
Pacific0%
Asian0%
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 EQI544
National Avg463
Contexthigh equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)