Kokatahi-Kowhitirangi School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Hokitika, West Coast 7881 · Westland District
About Kokatahi-Kowhitirangi School
Kokatahi-Kowhitirangi 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 40 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 35.7 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (55th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (12th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 17.5%; pacific students 0%; international students 0%.
There are 4 schools in Hokitika; Kokatahi-Kowhitirangi School ranks 4th 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%)477
- Roll size (10%)40
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)15.6%
- 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 Kokatahi-Kowhitirangi School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 477
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 40
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 15.6%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 17.5%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 0%
- 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 Kokatahi-Kowhitirangi School has changed over time.
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Schools near Kokatahi-Kowhitirangi School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Kaniere School
Kaniere · State contributing · Years 1–6
117 students · 10 km away
Hokitika Primary School
Hokitika · State contributing · Years 1–6
170 students · 14 km away
Westland High School
Hokitika · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
392 students · 14 km away
St Mary's School (Hokitika)
Hokitika · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
140 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
Hokitika Primary School
Hokitika · State contributing · Years 1–6
170 students
Kumara School
Kumara · State full primary · Years 1–8
48 students
Whataroa School
Whataroa · State full primary · Years 1–8
23 students
Lake Brunner School
Moana · State full primary · Years 1–8
52 students
Haast School
Hannah's Clearing · State full primary · Years 1–8
7 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Kokatahi-Kowhitirangi School a good school?
Kokatahi-Kowhitirangi School has a Success Index (NZ) of 35.7 out of 100 (Lower 50% of contributing 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 Kokatahi-Kowhitirangi School rank in West Coast?
Kokatahi-Kowhitirangi School is not ranked: schools need a published Equity Index (EQI) and at least 60 students to be ranked.
How many students attend Kokatahi-Kowhitirangi School?
Kokatahi-Kowhitirangi School had 40 students in 2026, a change of +16% over five years.
Is Kokatahi-Kowhitirangi School a primary school or a secondary school?
Kokatahi-Kowhitirangi School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Kokatahi-Kowhitirangi School?
There are 4 schools within 15 km of Kokatahi-Kowhitirangi School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.