Okoia School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Okoia, Manawatū-Whanganui 4582 · Whanganui District
About Okoia School
Okoia School is a state full primary located in Okoia, in the Whanganui District territorial authority of Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 53 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 16.5 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (46th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (7th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 32.1%; pacific students 9.4%; international students 0%.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against full primary schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)537
- Roll size (10%)53
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-7.8%
- 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 Okoia School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 537
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 53
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -7.8%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 32.1%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 9.4%
- 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 Okoia School has changed over time.
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Schools near Okoia School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Kaitoke School (Wanganui)
Whanganui · State full primary · Years 1–8
116 students · 4.6 km away
Durie Hill School
Durie Hill · State contributing · Years 1–6
189 students · 4.7 km away
St Anne's School (Wanganui)
Whanganui East · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
223 students · 5.0 km away
Churton School
Aramoho · State contributing · Years 1–6
119 students · 5.0 km away
Whanganui East School
Whanganui East · State contributing · Years 1–6
167 students · 5.4 km away
Whanganui Girls' College
Whanganui East · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
362 students · 6.0 km away
Upokongaro School
Upokongaro · State full primary · Years 1–8
90 students · 6.6 km away
St Mary's School (Wanganui)
Whanganui · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
248 students · 6.6 km away
Keith Street School
Whanganui · State contributing · Years 1–6
179 students · 6.8 km away
Cullinane College
Whanganui · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
492 students · 6.8 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Aranui School (Wanganui)
Whanganui · State contributing · Years 1–6
65 students
TKKM o Ngati Rangi
Ohakune · State full primary · Years 1–8
53 students
Te Kura Waenga O Rutherford | Rutherford Intermediate School
Tawhero · State intermediate · Years 7–8
143 students
Tangimoana School
Tangimoana · State full primary · Years 1–8
16 students
Castlecliff School
Castlecliff · State contributing · Years 1–6
163 students
Takaro School
Palmerston North · State full primary · Years 1–8
200 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Okoia School a good school?
Okoia School has a Success Index (NZ) of 16.5 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 Okoia School rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Okoia School is not ranked: schools need a published Equity Index (EQI) and at least 60 students to be ranked.
How many students attend Okoia School?
Okoia School had 53 students in 2026, a change of -8% over five years.
Is Okoia School a primary school or a secondary school?
Okoia School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Okoia School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Okoia School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.