St James School (Aranui)
Rowan Avenue, Aranui · Canterbury
Composite score
Strong
Top 5% in NZ
Rank #5 of scored NZ schools
Best suited for
Students in Aranui looking for a state-funded setting with a strong recent ERO trajectory.
Is St James School (Aranui) a good school?
Based on the most recent Education Review Office report, St James School (Aranui) scores 87/100 (Strong) on our composite — top 5% in nz of scored NZ schools. Read the underlying ERO report below for the full evidence.
Strengths from the latest ERO report
- Board has confirmed compliance across all six regulatory and legislative requirement categories
Summary derived from ERO reports + audited financials + MoE records. Every claim links to its source — see data transparency at the bottom of this page.
Latest ERO review
2024-04-10 · Shelley Booysen, ERO
- Board has attested to meeting all regulatory and legislative requirements as of June 2023
- Board Administration requirements met
- Curriculum requirements met
- Management of Health, Safety and Welfare requirements met
- Personnel Management, Finance, and Assets requirements all confirmed as met
"As of June 2023, the St James School (Aranui) Board has attested to the following regulatory and legislative requirements"
Trajectory across review cycles
Year-over-year change per dimension based on consecutive ERO reviews.
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Frequently asked
Is St James School (Aranui) a good school?
Based on the most recent Education Review Office report, St James School (Aranui) scores 87/100 (Strong) on our composite — top 5% in nz of scored NZ schools. Read the underlying ERO report below for the full evidence.
What does the latest ERO review say?
ERO's 2024-04 review identified 5 key findings. Board has attested to meeting all regulatory and legislative requirements as of June 2023
How do I enrol my child at St James School (Aranui)?
Contact the school directly on 03-9820009, email principal@stjames.school.nz, or visit www.stjames.school.nz. For state schools, check your home address against the school's enrolment zone — some schools are in-zone-only.
What are the fees?
St James School (Aranui) is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
St James School (Aranui) has 109 students, with an EQI of 501 (higher socio-economic need).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed St James School (Aranui) in 2024-04, signed by Shelley Booysen. 3 ERO reports are on file in our archive.
Data transparency
Every fact on this page links to its source. We never publish a claim without provenance — read our methodology for the full rules.
Sourced from
- ero.govt.nz
- schoolsdata.co.nz
- crimestats.co.nz