Schools in Hokowhitu, Manawatū-Whanganui (2026)
3 schools · 1,108 students · 2 state, 1 state integrated · median Equity Index (EQI) 410.
Hokowhitu, in Manawatū-Whanganui, has 3 schools in New Zealand's 2026 data, together educating about 1,108 students. By level there is 3 contributing; by sector 2 state, 1 state integrated.
The median Equity Index (EQI) across Hokowhitu's schools is 410, below the Manawatū-Whanganui median of 487. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
3 of the 3 schools qualify for the Success Index (NZ). The highest-scoring is College Street Normal School (71.8, top 25% of contributing schools nationally), followed by St James' Catholic School Te Kura Katorika o Hato Heemi (66.0, top 50% of contributing schools nationally), and Winchester School (P North) (64.8, top 50% of contributing schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are College Street Normal School (623 students), Winchester School (P North) (342 students), St James' Catholic School Te Kura Katorika o Hato Heemi (143 students).
Ranked schools in Hokowhitu
Ordered by Success Index (NZ). Rank positions shown on each profile are within New Zealand and Manawatū-Whanganui.
- 172College Street Normal SchoolHokowhitu · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 409 · 623 students
- 266St James' Catholic School Te Kura Katorika o Hato HeemiHokowhitu · State integrated ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 410 · 143 students
- 365Winchester School (P North)Hokowhitu · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 420 · 342 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | College Street Normal School Hokowhitu · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 71.8 Top 25% | 409 | 623 |
| 2 | St James' Catholic School Te Kura Katorika o Hato Heemi Hokowhitu · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State integrated | 66.0 Top 50% | 410 | 143 |
| 3 | Winchester School (P North) Hokowhitu · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 64.8 Top 50% | 420 | 342 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Hokowhitu?
College Street Normal School is the highest-ranked school in Hokowhitu with a Success Index (NZ) of 71.8 out of 100 (Top 25% of contributing schools in New Zealand).
How many schools are in Hokowhitu?
Hokowhitu has 3 schools (3 contributing) educating 1,108 students in 2026.
What is the typical Equity Index (EQI) in Hokowhitu?
The median Equity Index (EQI) across schools in Hokowhitu is 410. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.