Okaihau College
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Okaihau, Northland 0475 · Far North District
#25 of 37 secondary (year 7-15) schools in Northland
#433 of 486 nationally
About Okaihau College
Okaihau College is a state secondary (year 7-15) located in Okaihau, in the Far North District territorial authority of Northland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 7–13. In 2026 it enrolled 261 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 21.0 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of secondary (year 7-15) schools in New Zealand and 25th of 37 ranked secondary (year 7-15) schools in Northland. Its strongest component is roll size (32th percentile), and its weakest is school leavers with ncea level 2+ (11th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 77.4%; pacific students 12.3%; international students 0%.
There are 3 schools in Okaihau; Okaihau College ranks 2nd of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against secondary (year 7-15) schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)516
- Roll size (10%)261
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-30.7%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)62.5%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)37.5%
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 Okaihau College by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 516
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 261
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -30.7%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 62.5%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 37.5%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 77.4%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 12.3%
- 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 Okaihau College has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Okaihau College has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Okaihau College has changed over time.
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Schools near Okaihau College
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Okaihau Primary School
Okaihau · State contributing · Years 1–6
133 students · 125 m away
TKKM o Kaikohe
Kaikohe · State composite · Years 1–13
241 students · 9.1 km away
Kaikohe West School
Kaikohe · State contributing · Years 1–6
189 students · 9.6 km away
Kaikohe Intermediate
Kaikohe · State intermediate · Years 7–8
115 students · 9.6 km away
Northland College Teen Parent Unit
Kaikohe · State teen parent unit
· 10 km away
Kaikohe East School
Kaikohe · State contributing · Years 1–6
246 students · 10 km away
Kaikohe Christian School
Kaikohe · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
158 students · 10 km away
Northland College
Kaikohe · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
294 students · 11 km away
Ohaeawai School
Ohaeawai · State contributing · Years 1–6
160 students · 11 km away
Similar schools
State secondary (year 7-15) schools in Northland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Dargaville High School
Dargaville · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
399 students
Te Rangi Aniwaniwa
Awanui · State composite · Years 1–13
181 students
Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Hokianga
Opononi · State composite · Years 1–13
139 students
TKKM o Kaikohe
Kaikohe · State composite · Years 1–13
241 students
Kaitaia College
Kaitaia · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
700 students
TKKM o Taumarere
Moerewa · State composite · Years 1–13
118 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Okaihau College a good school?
Okaihau College has a Success Index (NZ) of 21.0 out of 100 (Lower 50% of secondary (year 7-15) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #25 of 37 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 Okaihau College rank in Northland?
Okaihau College ranks #25 of 37 secondary (year 7-15) schools in Northland and #433 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Okaihau College?
Okaihau College had 261 students in 2026, a change of -31% over five years.
Is Okaihau College a primary school or a secondary school?
Okaihau College is classified as a secondary (year 7-15) covering Years 7–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Okaihau College?
There are 9 schools within 15 km of Okaihau College; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.