Shirley Boys' High School - Ngā Tama o Ōruapaeroa 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.
Shirley Boys' High School - Ngā Tama o Ōruapaeroa
Christchurch · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,295 students
St James School (Aranui)
Aranui · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
105 students
| Measure | Shirley Boys' High School - Ngā Tama o Ōruapaeroa Christchurch, Canterbury | St James School (Aranui) Aranui, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 47 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #44 of 57 | #184 of 187 |
| National rank | #259 of 486 | #1388 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 1,295 | 105 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 464 | 501 |
| Total roll | 1,295 | 105 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -3.6% | -10.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 76.7% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 50.6% | – |
| Māori students | 23.5% | 24.8% |
| Pacific students | 8% | 50.5% |
| International students | 2.5% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Christchurch | Aranui |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.shirley.school.nz | www.stjames.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Shirley Boys' High School - Ngā Tama o Ōruapaeroa scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (46.9 vs 27.5).
- •Shirley Boys' High School - Ngā Tama o Ōruapaeroa does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (464 vs 501).
- •Shirley Boys' High School - Ngā Tama o Ōruapaeroa does better on roll size (1,295 vs 105).
- •Shirley Boys' High School - Ngā Tama o Ōruapaeroa does better on roll growth (5 years) (-3.6% vs -10.9%).
- •Shirley Boys' High School - Ngā Tama o Ōruapaeroa is the larger school with 1,295 students compared with 105.
- •Shirley Boys' High School - Ngā Tama o Ōruapaeroa is a state school while St James School (Aranui) is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Shirley Boys' High School - Ngā Tama o Ōruapaeroa is boys and St James School (Aranui) is co-educational.
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 Shirley Boys' High School - Ngā Tama o Ōruapaeroa better than St James School (Aranui)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Shirley Boys' High School - Ngā Tama o Ōruapaeroa ranks higher (46.9 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 Shirley Boys' High School - Ngā Tama o Ōruapaeroa and St James School (Aranui)?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Christchurch and Aranui in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Shirley Boys' High School - Ngā Tama o Ōruapaeroa: 464. St James School (Aranui): 501. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Shirley Boys' High School - Ngā Tama o Ōruapaeroa and St James School (Aranui) rank in Canterbury?
Shirley Boys' High School - Ngā Tama o Ōruapaeroa is 44th of 57 and St James School (Aranui) is 184th of 187 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).