Overview
St Joseph's School (Taihape) is a state integrated full primary school in Taihape, Manawatū-Whanganui. It is a co-educational school. The school has 75 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 435 (average equity need). The school does not have an enrolment scheme. It is located in the Rangitikei District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState Integrated
School TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityRangitikei District
RegionManawatū-Whanganui
Urban/RuralSmall urban area
Postcode4720
MoE School ID2453
Student Demographics
Total Roll75
European/Pakeha65.3%
Maori41.3%
Pacific4%
Asian16%
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 EQI435
National Avg463
Contextaverage equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)