Hukerenui School Years 1-8
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Whangarei, Northland 0182 · Whangarei District
#29 of 72 full primary schools in Northland
#1036 of 1,559 nationally
About Hukerenui School Years 1-8
Hukerenui School Years 1-8 is a state full primary located in Whangarei, in the Whangarei District territorial authority of Northland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 164 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 43.3 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 29th of 72 ranked full primary schools in Northland. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (66th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (35th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 36%; pacific students 6.1%; international students 0%.
There are 11 schools in Whangarei; Hukerenui School Years 1-8 ranks 4th of 10 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%)476
- Roll size (10%)164
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)11.3%
- 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 Hukerenui School Years 1-8 by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 476
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 164
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 11.3%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 36%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 6.1%
- 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 Hukerenui School Years 1-8 has changed over time.
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Schools near Hukerenui School Years 1-8
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Maromaku School
Kawakawa · State full primary · Years 1–8
15 students · 9.1 km away
Hikurangi School
Hikurangi · State full primary · Years 1–8
178 students · 12 km away
Purua School
Purua · State full primary · Years 1–8
31 students · 15 km away
Motatau School
Motatau · State full primary · Years 1–8
63 students · 15 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Northland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Maungaturoto School
Maungaturoto · State contributing · Years 1–6
199 students
Kaiwaka School
Kaiwaka · State contributing · Years 1–6
127 students
Te Kamo Intermediate School
Kamo · State intermediate · Years 7–8
622 students
Otaika Valley School
Otaika Valley · State full primary · Years 1–8
160 students
Paparore School
Awanui · State contributing · Years 1–6
169 students
Paparoa School
Paparoa · State contributing · Years 1–6
47 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Hukerenui School Years 1-8 a good school?
Hukerenui School Years 1-8 has a Success Index (NZ) of 43.3 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #29 of 72 in Northland. 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 Hukerenui School Years 1-8 rank in Northland?
Hukerenui School Years 1-8 ranks #29 of 72 full primary schools in Northland and #1036 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Hukerenui School Years 1-8?
Hukerenui School Years 1-8 had 164 students in 2026, a change of +11% over five years.
Is Hukerenui School Years 1-8 a primary school or a secondary school?
Hukerenui School Years 1-8 is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Hukerenui School Years 1-8?
There are 4 schools within 15 km of Hukerenui School Years 1-8; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.