Rāwhiti School vs St James School (Aranui)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 2.0 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rāwhiti School
North New Brighton · State full primary · Years 1–8
551 students
St James School (Aranui)
Aranui · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
105 students
| Measure | Rāwhiti School North New Brighton, Canterbury | St James School (Aranui) Aranui, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 47 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #145 of 187 | #184 of 187 |
| National rank | #942 of 1,559 | #1388 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 551 | 105 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 478 | 501 |
| Total roll | 551 | 105 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 0.2% | -10.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 36.5% | 24.8% |
| Pacific students | 9.6% | 50.5% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | North New Brighton | Aranui |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.rawhiti.school.nz | www.stjames.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Rāwhiti School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (47.4 vs 27.5).
- •Rāwhiti School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (478 vs 501).
- •Rāwhiti School does better on roll size (551 vs 105).
- •Rāwhiti School does better on roll growth (5 years) (0.2% vs -10.9%).
- •Rāwhiti School is the larger school with 551 students compared with 105.
- •Rāwhiti School 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 Rāwhiti School better than St James School (Aranui)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Rāwhiti School ranks higher (47.4 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 Rāwhiti School and St James School (Aranui)?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between North New Brighton and Aranui in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Rāwhiti School: 478. St James School (Aranui): 501. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Rāwhiti School and St James School (Aranui) rank in Canterbury?
Rāwhiti School is 145th of 187 and St James School (Aranui) is 184th of 187 among full primary schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).