Chisnallwood Intermediate vs St James School (Aranui)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 1.3 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chisnallwood Intermediate
Avondale · State intermediate · Years 7–8
411 students
St James School (Aranui)
Aranui · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
105 students
| Measure | Chisnallwood Intermediate Avondale, Canterbury | St James School (Aranui) Aranui, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 38 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #165 of 187 | #184 of 187 |
| National rank | #1144 of 1,559 | #1388 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Intermediate | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 7–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 411 | 105 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 482 | 501 |
| Total roll | 411 | 105 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -42.4% | -10.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 28.7% | 24.8% |
| Pacific students | 14.1% | 50.5% |
| International students | 1% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Avondale | Aranui |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.chisnallwood.school.nz | www.stjames.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Chisnallwood Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (38.1 vs 27.5).
- •Chisnallwood Intermediate does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (482 vs 501).
- •Chisnallwood Intermediate does better on roll size (411 vs 105).
- •St James School (Aranui) does better on roll growth (5 years) (-10.9% vs -42.4%).
- •Chisnallwood Intermediate is the larger school with 411 students compared with 105.
- •Chisnallwood Intermediate is a state school while St James School (Aranui) is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Chisnallwood Intermediate better than St James School (Aranui)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Chisnallwood Intermediate ranks higher (38.1 vs 27.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Chisnallwood Intermediate and St James School (Aranui)?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Avondale and Aranui in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Chisnallwood Intermediate: 482. St James School (Aranui): 501. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Chisnallwood Intermediate and St James School (Aranui) rank in Canterbury?
Chisnallwood Intermediate is 165th of 187 and St James School (Aranui) is 184th of 187 among intermediate schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).