St James School (Aranui)
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Aranui, Canterbury 8061 · Christchurch City
#184 of 187 contributing schools in Canterbury
#1388 of 1,559 nationally
About St James School (Aranui)
St James School (Aranui) is a state integrated contributing located in Aranui, in the Christchurch City territorial authority of Canterbury, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 105 students. Formerly private (often church) schools integrated into the state system; charge compulsory attendance dues.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 27.5 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 184th of 187 ranked contributing schools in Canterbury. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (42th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (22th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 24.8%; pacific students 50.5%; international students 0%.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against contributing schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)501
- Roll size (10%)105
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-10.9%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)–
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)–
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for St James School (Aranui) by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 501
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 105
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -10.9%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 24.8%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 50.5%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 0%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at St James School (Aranui) has changed over time.
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Schools near St James School (Aranui)
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
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New Brighton Catholic School (Chch)
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Avonside Girls' High School
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Rāwhiti School
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Whītau School
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South New Brighton School
South New Brighton · State full primary · Years 1–8
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Waitākiri Primary School
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Frequently asked questions
Is St James School (Aranui) a good school?
St James School (Aranui) has a Success Index (NZ) of 27.5 out of 100 (Lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #184 of 187 in Canterbury. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does St James School (Aranui) rank in Canterbury?
St James School (Aranui) ranks #184 of 187 contributing schools in Canterbury and #1388 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend St James School (Aranui)?
St James School (Aranui) had 105 students in 2026, a change of -11% over five years.
Is St James School (Aranui) a primary school or a secondary school?
St James School (Aranui) is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state integrated school.
What other schools are near St James School (Aranui)?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of St James School (Aranui); they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.