Aokautere School vs St James' Catholic School Te Kura Katorika o Hato Heemi
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, 2.8 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aokautere School
Aokautere · State contributing · Years 1–6
162 students
St James' Catholic School Te Kura Katorika o Hato Heemi
Hokowhitu · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
143 students
| Measure | Aokautere School Aokautere, Manawatū-Whanganui | St James' Catholic School Te Kura Katorika o Hato Heemi Hokowhitu, Manawatū-Whanganui |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 77 Top 25% | 66 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #3 of 111 | #10 of 111 |
| National rank | #216 of 1,559 | #476 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 162 | 143 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 393 | 410 |
| Total roll | 162 | 143 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 12.9% | -14.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 12.3% | 18.2% |
| Pacific students | 0.6% | 11.2% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Aokautere | Hokowhitu |
| region | Manawatū-Whanganui | Manawatū-Whanganui |
| Website | www.aokautere.school.nz | www.stjamescatholic.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Aokautere School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (77.4 vs 66.0).
- •Aokautere School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (393 vs 410).
- •Aokautere School does better on roll size (162 vs 143).
- •Aokautere School does better on roll growth (5 years) (12.9% vs -14.8%).
- •Aokautere School is the larger school with 162 students compared with 143.
- •Aokautere School is a state school while St James' Catholic School Te Kura Katorika o Hato Heemi 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 Aokautere School better than St James' Catholic School Te Kura Katorika o Hato Heemi?
On the Success Index (NZ), Aokautere School ranks higher (77.4 vs 66.0 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 Aokautere School and St James' Catholic School Te Kura Katorika o Hato Heemi?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Aokautere and Hokowhitu in Manawatū-Whanganui.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Aokautere School: 393. St James' Catholic School Te Kura Katorika o Hato Heemi: 410. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Aokautere School and St James' Catholic School Te Kura Katorika o Hato Heemi rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Aokautere School is 3rd of 111 and St James' Catholic School Te Kura Katorika o Hato Heemi is 10th of 111 among contributing schools in Manawatū-Whanganui on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).