Hāpuku School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Kaikoura, Canterbury 7371 · Kaikoura District
About Hāpuku School
Hāpuku School is a state full primary located in Kaikoura, in the Kaikoura District territorial authority of Canterbury, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 17 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 26.3 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (55th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (2th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 94.1%; pacific students 11.8%; international students 0%.
There are 4 schools in Kaikoura; Hāpuku School ranks 4th of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against full primary schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)501
- Roll size (10%)17
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)50%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)–
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)–
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Hāpuku School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 501
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 17
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 50%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 94.1%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 11.8%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 0%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Hāpuku School has changed over time.
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Schools near Hāpuku School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Kaikōura Suburban School
Kaikoura · State contributing · Years 1–6
52 students · 6.9 km away
St Joseph's School (Kaikōura)
Kaikoura · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
114 students · 7.7 km away
Kaikōura High School
Kaikoura · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
192 students · 7.8 km away
Kaikōura Primary School
Esplanade · State contributing · Years 1–6
125 students · 8.4 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Canterbury with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Ashburton Netherby School
Netherby · State contributing · Years 1–6
195 students
Chertsey School
Chertsey · State contributing · Years 1–6
36 students
Te Huarahi Linwood Avenue School
Linwood · State contributing · Years 1–6
355 students
Te Kura o Tuahiwi
Kaiapoi · State full primary · Years 1–8
192 students
Grantlea Downs School
Marchwiel · State full primary · Years 1–8
309 students
Te Oraka
Shirley · State intermediate · Years 7–8
194 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Hāpuku School a good school?
Hāpuku School has a Success Index (NZ) of 26.3 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand). The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Hāpuku School rank in Canterbury?
Hāpuku School is not ranked: schools need a published Equity Index (EQI) and at least 60 students to be ranked.
How many students attend Hāpuku School?
Hāpuku School had 17 students in 2026, a change of +50% over five years.
Is Hāpuku School a primary school or a secondary school?
Hāpuku School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Hāpuku School?
There are 4 schools within 15 km of Hāpuku School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.