Aokautere School vs Hokowhitu School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, 3.0 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aokautere School
Aokautere · State contributing · Years 1–6
162 students
Hokowhitu School
Palmerston North · State contributing · Years 1–6
385 students
| Measure | Aokautere School Aokautere, Manawatū-Whanganui | Hokowhitu School Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 77 Top 25% | 63 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #3 of 111 | #17 of 111 |
| National rank | #216 of 1,559 | #561 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 162 | 385 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 393 | 426 |
| Total roll | 162 | 385 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 12.9% | -2.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 12.3% | 19.2% |
| Pacific students | 0.6% | 5.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Aokautere | Palmerston North |
| region | Manawatū-Whanganui | Manawatū-Whanganui |
| Website | www.aokautere.school.nz | www.hokowhitu.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Aokautere School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (77.4 vs 62.8).
- •Aokautere School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (393 vs 426).
- •Hokowhitu School does better on roll size (385 vs 162).
- •Aokautere School does better on roll growth (5 years) (12.9% vs -2.6%).
- •Hokowhitu School is the larger school with 385 students compared with 162.
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Aokautere School better than Hokowhitu School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Aokautere School ranks higher (77.4 vs 62.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Aokautere School and Hokowhitu School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Aokautere and Palmerston North in Manawatū-Whanganui.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Aokautere School: 393. Hokowhitu School: 426. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Aokautere School and Hokowhitu School rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Aokautere School is 3rd of 111 and Hokowhitu School is 17th of 111 among contributing schools in Manawatū-Whanganui on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).