New Brighton Catholic School (Chch) vs St James School (Aranui)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 1.7 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
New Brighton Catholic School (Chch)
New Brighton · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
196 students
St James School (Aranui)
Aranui · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
105 students
| Measure | New Brighton Catholic School (Chch) New Brighton, Canterbury | St James School (Aranui) Aranui, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 59 Top 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #105 of 187 | #184 of 187 |
| National rank | #657 of 1,559 | #1388 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 196 | 105 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 445 | 501 |
| Total roll | 196 | 105 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 5.7% | -10.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 16.8% | 24.8% |
| Pacific students | 12.8% | 50.5% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | New Brighton | Aranui |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.newbrightoncatholic.school.nz | www.stjames.school.nz |
The verdict
- •New Brighton Catholic School (Chch) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (58.6 vs 27.5).
- •New Brighton Catholic School (Chch) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (445 vs 501).
- •New Brighton Catholic School (Chch) does better on roll size (196 vs 105).
- •New Brighton Catholic School (Chch) does better on roll growth (5 years) (5.7% vs -10.9%).
- •New Brighton Catholic School (Chch) is the larger school with 196 students compared with 105.
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 New Brighton Catholic School (Chch) better than St James School (Aranui)?
On the Success Index (NZ), New Brighton Catholic School (Chch) ranks higher (58.6 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 New Brighton Catholic School (Chch) and St James School (Aranui)?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between New Brighton and Aranui in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
New Brighton Catholic School (Chch): 445. St James School (Aranui): 501. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do New Brighton Catholic School (Chch) and St James School (Aranui) rank in Canterbury?
New Brighton Catholic School (Chch) is 105th of 187 and St James School (Aranui) is 184th of 187 among full primary schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).