Pakotai School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Whangarei, Northland 0172 · Whangarei District
About Pakotai School
Pakotai School is a state full primary school located in Whangarei, in the Whangarei District territorial authority of Northland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 30 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 11.8 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (47th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (1th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 96.7%; pacific students 13.3%; international students 0%.
There are 11 schools in Whangarei; Pakotai School ranks 10th 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%)562
- Roll size (10%)30
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-8.7%
- 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 Pakotai School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 562
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 30
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -8.7%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 96.7%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 13.3%
- 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 Pakotai School has changed over time.
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Schools near Pakotai School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Northland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Te Horo School (Whangarei)
Whangarei · State full primary · Years 1–8
41 students
Kaihu Valley School
Dargaville · State full primary · Years 1–8
11 students
Te Kura o Waihārara
Waiharara · State full primary · Years 1–8
17 students
Pukepoto School
Pukepoto · State contributing · Years 1–6
26 students
Horeke School
Okaihau · State contributing · Years 1–6
30 students
Manaia View School
Raumanga · State full primary · Years 1–8
190 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Pakotai School a good school?
Pakotai School has a Success Index (NZ) of 11.8 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 Pakotai School rank in Northland?
Pakotai School is not ranked: schools need a published Equity Index (EQI) and at least 60 students to be ranked.
How many students attend Pakotai School?
Pakotai School had 30 students in 2026, a change of -9% over five years.
Is Pakotai School a primary school or a secondary school?
Pakotai School is classified as a full primary school covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Pakotai School?
There are 1 schools within 15 km of Pakotai School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.