Hokitika Primary School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Hokitika, West Coast 7810 · Westland District
#8 of 14 contributing schools in West Coast
#1058 of 1,559 nationally
About Hokitika Primary School
Hokitika Primary School is a state contributing located in Hokitika, in the Westland District territorial authority of West Coast, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 170 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 42.3 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 8th of 14 ranked contributing schools in West Coast. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (67th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (33th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 36.5%; pacific students 1.2%; international students 0%.
There are 4 schools in Hokitika; Hokitika Primary School ranks 3rd of 4 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%)479
- Roll size (10%)170
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)13.1%
- 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 Hokitika Primary School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 479
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 170
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 13.1%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 36.5%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 1.2%
- 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 Hokitika Primary School has changed over time.
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Schools near Hokitika Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Westland High School
Hokitika · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
392 students · 649 m away
St Mary's School (Hokitika)
Hokitika · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
140 students · 1.3 km away
Kaniere School
Kaniere · State contributing · Years 1–6
117 students · 3.7 km away
Kokatahi-Kowhitirangi School
Hokitika · State contributing · Years 1–6
40 students · 14 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in West Coast with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Westport South School
Westport · State full primary · Years 1–8
242 students
Kokatahi-Kowhitirangi School
Hokitika · State contributing · Years 1–6
40 students
Whataroa School
Whataroa · State full primary · Years 1–8
23 students
Lake Brunner School
Moana · State full primary · Years 1–8
52 students
Kumara School
Kumara · State full primary · Years 1–8
48 students
Haast School
Hannah's Clearing · State full primary · Years 1–8
7 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Hokitika Primary School a good school?
Hokitika Primary School has a Success Index (NZ) of 42.3 out of 100 (Lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #8 of 14 in West Coast. 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 Hokitika Primary School rank in West Coast?
Hokitika Primary School ranks #8 of 14 contributing schools in West Coast and #1058 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Hokitika Primary School?
Hokitika Primary School had 170 students in 2026, a change of +13% over five years.
Is Hokitika Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Hokitika Primary School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Hokitika Primary School?
There are 4 schools within 15 km of Hokitika Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.