Pakowhai School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Pakowhai, Hawke's Bay 4183 · Hastings District
About Pakowhai School
Pakowhai School is a state contributing located in Pakowhai, in the Hastings District territorial authority of Hawke's Bay, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 39 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 44.7 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (51th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (12th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 23.1%; pacific students 7.7%; international students 0%.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against contributing schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)452
- Roll size (10%)39
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-20.5%
- 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 Pakowhai School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 452
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 39
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -20.5%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 23.1%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 7.7%
- 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 Pakowhai School has changed over time.
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Schools near Pakowhai School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
TKKM o Te Wananga Whare Tapere o Takitimu
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279 students · 4.3 km away
Arthur Miller School
Taradale · State contributing · Years 1–6
324 students · 4.5 km away
Taradale High School
Taradale · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,028 students · 4.5 km away
Meeanee School
Meeanee · State full primary · Years 1–8
103 students · 4.6 km away
Te Aratika Academy
Mangateretere · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
48 students · 4.8 km away
Mangateretere School
Whakatu · State full primary · Years 1–8
36 students · 4.8 km away
Taradale Intermediate
Taradale · State intermediate · Years 7–8
504 students · 4.8 km away
Te Aratika High School
Mangateretere · Charter secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
· 4.8 km away
St Mary's Catholic School (Hastings)
Mahora · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
289 students · 4.9 km away
Bledisloe School
Taradale · State contributing · Years 1–6
303 students · 5.0 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Hawke's Bay with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Pukehou School
Pukehou · State full primary · Years 1–8
34 students
Ongaonga School
Ongaonga · State full primary · Years 1–8
30 students
Lucknow School
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269 students
Argyll East School
Otane · State full primary · Years 1–8
78 students
Clive School
Clive · State contributing · Years 1–6
224 students
Elsthorpe School
Elsthorpe · State full primary · Years 1–8
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Frequently asked questions
Is Pakowhai School a good school?
Pakowhai School has a Success Index (NZ) of 44.7 out of 100 (Lower 50% of contributing 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 Pakowhai School rank in Hawke's Bay?
Pakowhai School is not ranked: schools need a published Equity Index (EQI) and at least 60 students to be ranked.
How many students attend Pakowhai School?
Pakowhai School had 39 students in 2026, a change of -20% over five years.
Is Pakowhai School a primary school or a secondary school?
Pakowhai School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Pakowhai School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Pakowhai School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.