St James' Catholic School Te Kura Katorika o Hato Heemi vs St Mary's School (P North)
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, 2.6 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St James' Catholic School Te Kura Katorika o Hato Heemi
Hokowhitu · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
143 students
St Mary's School (P North)
Roslyn · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
222 students
| Measure | St James' Catholic School Te Kura Katorika o Hato Heemi Hokowhitu, Manawatū-Whanganui | St Mary's School (P North) Roslyn, Manawatū-Whanganui |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 66 Top 50% | 81 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #10 of 111 | #1 of 111 |
| National rank | #476 of 1,559 | #105 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State integrated |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 143 | 222 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 410 | 389 |
| Total roll | 143 | 222 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -14.8% | 15% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 18.2% | 3.6% |
| Pacific students | 11.2% | 5.9% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Hokowhitu | Roslyn |
| region | Manawatū-Whanganui | Manawatū-Whanganui |
| Website | www.stjamescatholic.school.nz | www.stmaryspn.school.nz |
The verdict
- •St Mary's School (P North) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (81.4 vs 66.0).
- •St Mary's School (P North) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (389 vs 410).
- •St Mary's School (P North) does better on roll size (222 vs 143).
- •St Mary's School (P North) does better on roll growth (5 years) (15% vs -14.8%).
- •St Mary's School (P North) is the larger school with 222 students compared with 143.
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' Catholic School Te Kura Katorika o Hato Heemi better than St Mary's School (P North)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Mary's School (P North) ranks higher (81.4 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 St James' Catholic School Te Kura Katorika o Hato Heemi and St Mary's School (P North)?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Hokowhitu and Roslyn in Manawatū-Whanganui.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
St James' Catholic School Te Kura Katorika o Hato Heemi: 410. St Mary's School (P North): 389. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do St James' Catholic School Te Kura Katorika o Hato Heemi and St Mary's School (P North) rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
St James' Catholic School Te Kura Katorika o Hato Heemi is 10th of 111 and St Mary's School (P North) is 1st of 111 among contributing schools in Manawatū-Whanganui on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).