St James' Catholic School Te Kura Katorika o Hato Heemi vs Winchester School (P North)
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, 919 m 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
Winchester School (P North)
Hokowhitu · State contributing · Years 1–6
342 students
| Measure | St James' Catholic School Te Kura Katorika o Hato Heemi Hokowhitu, Manawatū-Whanganui | Winchester School (P North) Hokowhitu, Manawatū-Whanganui |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 66 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #10 of 111 | #14 of 111 |
| National rank | #476 of 1,559 | #506 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 143 | 342 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 410 | 420 |
| Total roll | 143 | 342 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -14.8% | -8.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 18.2% | 15.2% |
| Pacific students | 11.2% | 5.8% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Hokowhitu | Hokowhitu |
| region | Manawatū-Whanganui | Manawatū-Whanganui |
| Website | www.stjamescatholic.school.nz | www.winchester.school.nz |
The verdict
- •St James' Catholic School Te Kura Katorika o Hato Heemi scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (66.0 vs 64.8).
- •St James' Catholic School Te Kura Katorika o Hato Heemi does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (410 vs 420).
- •Winchester School (P North) does better on roll size (342 vs 143).
- •Winchester School (P North) does better on roll growth (5 years) (-8.9% vs -14.8%).
- •Winchester School (P North) is the larger school with 342 students compared with 143.
- •St James' Catholic School Te Kura Katorika o Hato Heemi is a state integrated school while Winchester School (P North) 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' Catholic School Te Kura Katorika o Hato Heemi better than Winchester School (P North)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St James' Catholic School Te Kura Katorika o Hato Heemi ranks higher (66.0 vs 64.8 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 Winchester School (P North)?
About 919 m in a straight line, between Hokowhitu and Hokowhitu in Manawatū-Whanganui.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
St James' Catholic School Te Kura Katorika o Hato Heemi: 410. Winchester School (P North): 420. 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 Winchester School (P North) rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
St James' Catholic School Te Kura Katorika o Hato Heemi is 10th of 111 and Winchester School (P North) is 14th of 111 among contributing schools in Manawatū-Whanganui on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).