Okaihau Primary School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Okaihau, Northland 0475 · Far North District
#53 of 72 contributing schools in Northland
#1433 of 1,559 nationally
About Okaihau Primary School
Okaihau Primary School is a state contributing located in Okaihau, in the Far North District territorial authority of Northland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 133 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 25.2 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 53rd of 72 ranked contributing schools in Northland. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (40th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (18th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 71.4%; pacific students 14.3%; international students 0%.
There are 3 schools in Okaihau; Okaihau Primary School ranks 1st of 3 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%)510
- Roll size (10%)133
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-12.2%
- 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 Okaihau Primary School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 510
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 133
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -12.2%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 71.4%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 14.3%
- 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 Primary School has changed over time.
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Schools near Okaihau Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Okaihau College
Okaihau · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
261 students · 125 m away
TKKM o Kaikohe
Kaikohe · State composite · Years 1–13
241 students · 9.2 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 · 9.7 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 contributing schools in Northland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Ahipara School
Ahipara · State full primary · Years 1–8
202 students
Purua School
Purua · State full primary · Years 1–8
31 students
Tangowahine School
Tangowahine · State full primary · Years 1–8
14 students
Dargaville Intermediate
Dargaville · State intermediate · Years 7–8
166 students
Whangarei Intermediate
Whangarei · State intermediate · Years 7–8
525 students
Matakohe School
Matakohe · State full primary · Years 1–8
36 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Okaihau Primary School a good school?
Okaihau Primary School has a Success Index (NZ) of 25.2 out of 100 (Lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #53 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 Okaihau Primary School rank in Northland?
Okaihau Primary School ranks #53 of 72 contributing schools in Northland and #1433 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Okaihau Primary School?
Okaihau Primary School had 133 students in 2026, a change of -12% over five years.
Is Okaihau Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Okaihau Primary School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Okaihau Primary School?
There are 9 schools within 15 km of Okaihau Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.