State-integrated · Contributing · Co-ed
St James' Catholic School Te Kura Katorika o Hato Heemi
A state-integrated contributing (years 1–6) in Hokowhitu, Palmerston North, with 141 students on its Jul 2026 roll.
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · St James' Catholic School Te Kura Katorika o Hato Heemi, Ministry school number 2449 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
On the roll
141students
St James' Catholic School Te Kura Katorika o Hato Heemi had 141 students enrolled at Jul 2026.
These add up to more than the roll. The Ministry records ethnicity as total response: a student who identifies with more than one ethnicity is counted in each. Percentages are each group's share of the 141 students on the roll, so they sum to about 130%, not 100%.
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Roll at Jul 2026; groups under 5 students shown as “<5” · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
Equity Index
410EQI
fewer socio-economic barriers
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What EQI measures
The Equity Index estimates the extent to which a school's students face socio-economic barriers to achievement. It describes the community a school serves — it does not measure school quality, teaching, or student outcomes. A school facing more barriers can be an outstanding school. For independent evaluation, read the school's ERO reports. What EQI means →
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Equity Index, 2565 schools; national range 344–569 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
Who may enrol
St James' Catholic School Te Kura Katorika o Hato Heemi does not operate an enrolment scheme. There is no home zone, and enrolment is not restricted by where a student lives. How enrolment zones work →
School details
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Contact details as published by the school to the Ministry · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
Nearby schools
| School | Type | Years | Roll | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hokowhitu School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 360 | 0.5 km |
| Winchester School (P North) | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 333 | 0.9 km |
| College Street Normal School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 591 | 1.0 km |
| Palmerston North Girls' High School | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Years 9–13 | 1,329 | 1.3 km |
| Parkland School (P North) | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 312 | 1.3 km |
| Carncot Independent School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 129 | 1.5 km |
| Terrace End School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 215 | 1.7 km |
| Palmerston North Intermediate | Intermediate | Years 7–8 | 749 | 1.9 km |
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Distances are straight-line, from the Ministry's directory coordinates — approximate · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
Compare with a similar school
- St James' Catholic School Te Kura Katorika o Hato Heemi vs Hokowhitu School
- St James' Catholic School Te Kura Katorika o Hato Heemi vs Winchester School (P North)
- St James' Catholic School Te Kura Katorika o Hato Heemi vs College Street Normal School
Common questions
What year levels does St James' Catholic School Te Kura Katorika o Hato Heemi cover?
St James' Catholic School Te Kura Katorika o Hato Heemi is a contributing, which covers years 1–6.
How many students attend St James' Catholic School Te Kura Katorika o Hato Heemi?
141 students were on the roll at Jul 2026, according to the Ministry of Education's school directory.
Does St James' Catholic School Te Kura Katorika o Hato Heemi have an enrolment zone?
No. St James' Catholic School Te Kura Katorika o Hato Heemi does not operate an enrolment scheme, so enrolment is not restricted to a home zone.
Is St James' Catholic School Te Kura Katorika o Hato Heemi a state school?
St James' Catholic School Te Kura Katorika o Hato Heemi is a state-integrated school.