Ōhoka School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Kaiapoi, Canterbury 7692 · Waimakariri District
#31 of 187 full primary schools in Canterbury
#246 of 1,559 nationally
About Ōhoka School
Ōhoka School is a state full primary located in Kaiapoi, in the Waimakariri District territorial authority of Canterbury, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 224 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 76.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 31st of 187 ranked full primary schools in Canterbury. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (83th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (55th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 7.6%; pacific students 1.8%; international students 0%.
There are 7 schools in Kaiapoi; Ōhoka School ranks 1st of 6 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%)406
- Roll size (10%)224
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)39.1%
- 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 Ōhoka School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 406
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 224
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 39.1%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 7.6%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 1.8%
- 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 Ōhoka School has changed over time.
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Schools near Ōhoka School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Karanga Mai Young Parents College
Kaiapoi · State teen parent unit
· 4.8 km away
Clarkville Te Kura ki Waimātao
Clarkville · State full primary · Years 1–8
208 students · 4.8 km away
Kaiapoi High School
Kaiapoi · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,044 students · 4.9 km away
Kaiapoi Borough School
Kaiapoi · State full primary · Years 1–8
377 students · 5.0 km away
St Patrick's School (Kaiapoi)
Kaiapoi · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
204 students · 5.4 km away
Southbrook School
Rangiora · State full primary · Years 1–8
259 students · 5.4 km away
Rangiora New Life School
Southbrook · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
469 students · 5.6 km away
Te Kura o Tuahiwi
Kaiapoi · State full primary · Years 1–8
192 students · 5.9 km away
Kaiapoi North School
Kaiapoi · State full primary · Years 1–8
514 students · 5.9 km away
Te Matauru Primary
Rangiora · State full primary · Years 1–8
252 students · 6.2 km away
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Te Rito Harakeke - Marshland School
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Ladbrooks School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ōhoka School a good school?
Ōhoka School has a Success Index (NZ) of 76.5 out of 100 (Top 25% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #31 of 187 in Canterbury. 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 Ōhoka School rank in Canterbury?
Ōhoka School ranks #31 of 187 full primary schools in Canterbury and #246 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Ōhoka School?
Ōhoka School had 224 students in 2026, a change of +39% over five years.
Is Ōhoka School a primary school or a secondary school?
Ōhoka School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Ōhoka School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Ōhoka School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.