Hokowhitu School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui 4410 · Palmerston North City
#17 of 111 contributing schools in Manawatū-Whanganui
#561 of 1,559 nationally
About Hokowhitu School
Hokowhitu School is a state contributing located in Palmerston North, in the Palmerston North City territorial authority of Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 385 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 62.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 17th of 111 ranked contributing schools in Manawatū-Whanganui. Its strongest component is roll size (78th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (28th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 19.2%; pacific students 5.7%; international students 0%.
There are 22 schools in Palmerston North; Hokowhitu School ranks 8th of 21 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against contributing schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)426
- Roll size (10%)385
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-2.6%
- 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 Hokowhitu School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 426
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 385
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -2.6%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 19.2%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 5.7%
- 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 Hokowhitu School has changed over time.
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Schools near Hokowhitu School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
St James' Catholic School Te Kura Katorika o Hato Heemi
Hokowhitu · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
143 students · 457 m away
College Street Normal School
Hokowhitu · State contributing · Years 1–6
623 students · 917 m away
Carncot Independent School
Palmerston North · Private full primary · Years 1–8
128 students · 1.1 km away
Winchester School (P North)
Hokowhitu · State contributing · Years 1–6
342 students · 1.2 km away
Parkland School (P North)
Palmerston North · State contributing · Years 1–6
325 students · 1.2 km away
Terrace End School
Terrace End · State contributing · Years 1–6
222 students · 1.3 km away
Palmerston North Girls' High School
Palmerston North · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,318 students · 1.4 km away
Mana Tamariki
Palmerston North CBD · State composite · Years 1–13
70 students · 1.5 km away
Palmerston North Intermediate
Palmerston North · State intermediate · Years 7–8
751 students · 1.7 km away
Palmerston North Adventist Christian School
Palmerston North · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
103 students · 1.9 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Manawatū-Whanganui with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Riverdale School (P North)
Awapuni · State contributing · Years 1–6
378 students
Palmerston North Intermediate
Palmerston North · State intermediate · Years 7–8
751 students
Westmere School - Whanganui
Whanganui · State full primary · Years 1–8
238 students
Halcombe Primary School
Halcombe · State full primary · Years 1–8
195 students
Whakarongo School
Palmerston North · State full primary · Years 1–8
490 students
National Park School
National Park · State full primary · Years 1–8
30 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Hokowhitu School a good school?
Hokowhitu School has a Success Index (NZ) of 62.8 out of 100 (Top 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #17 of 111 in Manawatū-Whanganui. 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 Hokowhitu School rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Hokowhitu School ranks #17 of 111 contributing schools in Manawatū-Whanganui and #561 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Hokowhitu School?
Hokowhitu School had 385 students in 2026, a change of -3% over five years.
Is Hokowhitu School a primary school or a secondary school?
Hokowhitu School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Hokowhitu School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Hokowhitu School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.