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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.

Y1 Y13 Years 1–6
On the roll141at Jul 2026
EQI · socio-economic410fewer socio-economic barriers — not a quality measure
Enrolment zoneNono home zone
StudentsCo-edLarge urban area

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.

European/Pākehā 7352%
Asian 5942%
Māori 2618%
Pacific 1511%
MELAA 86%
Other <5

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

344 national median 461 569 410

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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

TypeContributing
Year levelsYears 1–6
AuthorityState : Integrated
StudentsCo-Educational
Ministry number2449
Address304 Albert Street, Hokowhitu, Palmerston North
Territorial authorityPalmerston North City
RegionManawatū-Whanganui
Language of instructionAll students taught in English/other setting
BoardingNo
Opened1958-01-26

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

SchoolTypeYearsRollDistance
Hokowhitu School ContributingYears 1–6 360 0.5 km
Winchester School (P North) ContributingYears 1–6 333 0.9 km
College Street Normal School ContributingYears 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) ContributingYears 1–6 312 1.3 km
Carncot Independent School Full PrimaryYears 1–8 129 1.5 km
Terrace End School ContributingYears 1–6 215 1.7 km
Palmerston North Intermediate IntermediateYears 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

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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.

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