St James School (Aranui) vs Whītau School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 2.8 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
Whītau School
Linwood · State contributing · Years 1–6
314 students
| Measure | St James School (Aranui) Aranui, Canterbury | Whītau School Linwood, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 28 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #184 of 187 | #168 of 187 |
| National rank | #1388 of 1,559 | #1158 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 105 | 314 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 501 | 513 |
| Total roll | 105 | 314 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -10.9% | 7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 24.8% | 37.9% |
| Pacific students | 50.5% | 27.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Aranui | Linwood |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.stjames.school.nz | www.linwoodnorth.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Whītau School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (37.6 vs 27.5).
- •St James School (Aranui) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (501 vs 513).
- •Whītau School does better on roll size (314 vs 105).
- •Whītau School does better on roll growth (5 years) (7% vs -10.9%).
- •Whītau School is the larger school with 314 students compared with 105.
- •St James School (Aranui) is a state integrated school while Whītau 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 Whītau School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Whītau School ranks higher (37.6 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 St James School (Aranui) and Whītau School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Aranui and Linwood in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
St James School (Aranui): 501. Whītau School: 513. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do St James School (Aranui) and Whītau School rank in Canterbury?
St James School (Aranui) is 184th of 187 and Whītau School is 168th of 187 among contributing schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).