Carncot Independent School vs St James' Catholic School Te Kura Katorika o Hato Heemi
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, 1.5 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carncot Independent School
Palmerston North · Private full primary · Years 1–8
128 students
St James' Catholic School Te Kura Katorika o Hato Heemi
Hokowhitu · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
143 students
| Measure | Carncot Independent School Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui | St James' Catholic School Te Kura Katorika o Hato Heemi Hokowhitu, Manawatū-Whanganui |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | – Not rated | 66 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #10 of 111 |
| National rank | – | #476 of 1,559 |
| Sector | Private | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 128 | 143 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | – | 410 |
| Total roll | 128 | 143 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 0.8% | -14.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 6.3% | 18.2% |
| Pacific students | 0% | 11.2% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Palmerston North | Hokowhitu |
| region | Manawatū-Whanganui | Manawatū-Whanganui |
| Website | www.carncot.school.nz | www.stjamescatholic.school.nz |
The verdict
- •St James' Catholic School Te Kura Katorika o Hato Heemi does better on roll size (143 vs 128).
- •Carncot Independent School does better on roll growth (5 years) (0.8% vs -14.8%).
- •St James' Catholic School Te Kura Katorika o Hato Heemi is the larger school with 143 students compared with 128.
- •Carncot Independent School is a private 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 Carncot Independent School better than St James' Catholic School Te Kura Katorika o Hato Heemi?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Carncot Independent School and St James' Catholic School Te Kura Katorika o Hato Heemi?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Palmerston North and Hokowhitu in Manawatū-Whanganui.
How do Carncot Independent School and St James' Catholic School Te Kura Katorika o Hato Heemi rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Carncot Independent School is unranked and St James' Catholic School Te Kura Katorika o Hato Heemi is 10th of 111 among full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).