Horeke School vs Kohukohu School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Northland, New Zealand, 3.2 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Horeke School
Okaihau ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
30 students
Kohukohu School
Kohukohu ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
22 students
| Measure | Horeke School Okaihau, Northland | Kohukohu School Kohukohu, Northland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 13 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | โ | โ |
| National rank | โ | โ |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 30 | 22 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 565 | 543 |
| Total roll | 30 | 22 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 26.3% | -18.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 96.7% | 100% |
| Pacific students | 3.3% | 4.5% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Okaihau | Kohukohu |
| region | Northland | Northland |
| Website | โ | kohukohu.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- โขBoth schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (13.1 vs 13.6).
- โขKohukohu School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (543 vs 565).
- โขHoreke School does better on roll size (30 vs 22).
- โขHoreke School does better on roll growth (5 years) (26.3% vs -18.4%).
- โขHoreke School is the larger school with 30 students compared with 22.
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 Horeke School better than Kohukohu School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Horeke School and Kohukohu School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Okaihau and Kohukohu in Northland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Horeke School: 565. Kohukohu School: 543. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Horeke School and Kohukohu School rank in Northland?
Horeke School is unranked and Kohukohu School is unranked among contributing schools in Northland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).