St James School (Aranui) vs Waitākiri Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 3.1 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St James School (Aranui)
Aranui · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
105 students
Waitākiri Primary School
Burwood · State contributing · Years 1–6
558 students
| Measure | St James School (Aranui) Aranui, Canterbury | Waitākiri Primary School Burwood, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 28 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #184 of 187 | #133 of 187 |
| National rank | #1388 of 1,559 | #824 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 105 | 558 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 501 | 452 |
| Total roll | 105 | 558 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -10.9% | -10.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 24.8% | 21.9% |
| Pacific students | 50.5% | 5.7% |
| International students | 0% | 2.7% |
| suburb or town | Aranui | Burwood |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.stjames.school.nz | www.waitakiri.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Waitākiri Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (52.2 vs 27.5).
- •Waitākiri Primary School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (452 vs 501).
- •Waitākiri Primary School does better on roll size (558 vs 105).
- •Waitākiri Primary School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-10.7% vs -10.9%).
- •Waitākiri Primary School is the larger school with 558 students compared with 105.
- •St James School (Aranui) is a state integrated school while Waitākiri Primary School is a state 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 St James School (Aranui) better than Waitākiri Primary School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Waitākiri Primary School ranks higher (52.2 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 St James School (Aranui) and Waitākiri Primary School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Aranui and Burwood in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
St James School (Aranui): 501. Waitākiri Primary School: 452. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do St James School (Aranui) and Waitākiri Primary School rank in Canterbury?
St James School (Aranui) is 184th of 187 and Waitākiri Primary School is 133rd of 187 among contributing schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).