St James' Catholic School Te Kura Katorika o Hato Heemi
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Hokowhitu, Manawatū-Whanganui 4410 · Palmerston North City
#10 of 111 contributing schools in Manawatū-Whanganui
#476 of 1,559 nationally
About St James' Catholic School Te Kura Katorika o Hato Heemi
St James' Catholic School Te Kura Katorika o Hato Heemi is a state integrated contributing located in Hokowhitu, in the Palmerston North City territorial authority of Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 143 students. Formerly private (often church) schools integrated into the state system; charge compulsory attendance dues.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 66.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 10th of 111 ranked contributing schools in Manawatū-Whanganui. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (81th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (39th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 18.2%; pacific students 11.2%; international students 0%.
There are 3 schools in Hokowhitu; St James' Catholic School Te Kura Katorika o Hato Heemi ranks 2nd of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against contributing schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)410
- Roll size (10%)143
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-14.8%
- 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' Catholic School Te Kura Katorika o Hato Heemi by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 410
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 143
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -14.8%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 18.2%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 11.2%
- 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' Catholic School Te Kura Katorika o Hato Heemi has changed over time.
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Schools near St James' Catholic School Te Kura Katorika o Hato Heemi
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Hokowhitu School
Palmerston North · State contributing · Years 1–6
385 students · 457 m away
Winchester School (P North)
Hokowhitu · State contributing · Years 1–6
342 students · 919 m away
College Street Normal School
Hokowhitu · State contributing · Years 1–6
623 students · 1.0 km away
Palmerston North Girls' High School
Palmerston North · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,318 students · 1.3 km away
Parkland School (P North)
Palmerston North · State contributing · Years 1–6
325 students · 1.3 km away
Carncot Independent School
Palmerston North · Private full primary · Years 1–8
128 students · 1.5 km away
Terrace End School
Terrace End · State contributing · Years 1–6
222 students · 1.7 km away
Palmerston North Intermediate
Palmerston North · State intermediate · Years 7–8
751 students · 1.9 km away
Mana Tamariki
Palmerston North CBD · State composite · Years 1–13
70 students · 1.9 km away
Palmerston North Adventist Christian School
Palmerston North · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
103 students · 2.1 km away
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Palmerston North Adventist Christian School
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103 students
St Joseph's School (Feilding)
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St Joseph's School (Taihape)
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St Anthony's School (Pahiatua)
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Frequently asked questions
Is St James' Catholic School Te Kura Katorika o Hato Heemi a good school?
St James' Catholic School Te Kura Katorika o Hato Heemi has a Success Index (NZ) of 66.0 out of 100 (Top 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #10 of 111 in Manawatū-Whanganui. 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' Catholic School Te Kura Katorika o Hato Heemi rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
St James' Catholic School Te Kura Katorika o Hato Heemi ranks #10 of 111 contributing schools in Manawatū-Whanganui and #476 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend St James' Catholic School Te Kura Katorika o Hato Heemi?
St James' Catholic School Te Kura Katorika o Hato Heemi had 143 students in 2026, a change of -15% over five years.
Is St James' Catholic School Te Kura Katorika o Hato Heemi a primary school or a secondary school?
St James' Catholic School Te Kura Katorika o Hato Heemi is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state integrated school.
What other schools are near St James' Catholic School Te Kura Katorika o Hato Heemi?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of St James' Catholic School Te Kura Katorika o Hato Heemi; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.