Kokopu School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Whangarei, Northland 0179 · Whangarei District
#22 of 72 full primary schools in Northland
#930 of 1,559 nationally
About Kokopu School
Kokopu School 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 127 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 47.8 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 22nd of 72 ranked full primary schools in Northland. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (63th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (34th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 23.6%; pacific students 1.6%; international students 0%.
There are 11 schools in Whangarei; Kokopu School ranks 1st 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%)461
- Roll size (10%)127
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)12.7%
- 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 Kokopu School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 461
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 127
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 12.7%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 23.6%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 1.6%
- 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 Kokopu School has changed over time.
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Schools near Kokopu School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Poroti School
Poroti · State full primary · Years 1–8
41 students · 3.5 km away
Mangakahia Area School
Titoki · State composite · Years 1–13
77 students · 7.8 km away
Maungatapere School
Maungatapere · State full primary · Years 1–8
310 students · 8.0 km away
Purua School
Purua · State full primary · Years 1–8
31 students · 8.8 km away
Matarau School
Kamo · State full primary · Years 1–8
299 students · 9.3 km away
Maunu School
Maunu · State contributing · Years 1–6
320 students · 13 km away
Pompallier Catholic College
Maunu · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
646 students · 13 km away
Hurupaki School
Kamo · State contributing · Years 1–6
335 students · 14 km away
Te Kamo School
Kamo · State contributing · Years 1–6
421 students · 14 km away
Te Horo School (Whangarei)
Whangarei · State full primary · Years 1–8
41 students · 15 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Northland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Kerikeri Primary School
Kerikeri · State contributing · Years 1–6
540 students
Whangarei School
Whangarei · State contributing · Years 1–6
480 students
Russell School (Bay Of Islands)
Russell · State full primary · Years 1–8
62 students
Waiotira School
Waiotira · State contributing · Years 1–6
28 students
Te Kamo School
Kamo · State contributing · Years 1–6
421 students
Oruaiti School
Oruaiti · State full primary · Years 1–8
170 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Kokopu School a good school?
Kokopu School has a Success Index (NZ) of 47.8 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #22 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 Kokopu School rank in Northland?
Kokopu School ranks #22 of 72 full primary schools in Northland and #930 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Kokopu School?
Kokopu School had 127 students in 2026, a change of +13% over five years.
Is Kokopu School a primary school or a secondary school?
Kokopu School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Kokopu School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Kokopu School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.