Horeke School vs Pakotai School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Northland, New Zealand, 47 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
Pakotai School
Whangarei ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
30 students
| Measure | Horeke School Okaihau, Northland | Pakotai School Whangarei, Northland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 13 Lower 50% | 12 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 | 30 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 565 | 562 |
| Total roll | 30 | 30 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 26.3% | -8.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 96.7% | 96.7% |
| Pacific students | 3.3% | 13.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Okaihau | Whangarei |
| region | Northland | Northland |
| Website | โ | โ |
The verdict
- โขHoreke School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (13.1 vs 11.8).
- โขPakotai School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (562 vs 565).
- โขHoreke School does better on roll growth (5 years) (26.3% vs -8.7%).
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 Pakotai School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Horeke School ranks higher (13.1 vs 11.8 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 Horeke School and Pakotai School?
About 47 km in a straight line, between Okaihau and Whangarei in Northland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Horeke School: 565. Pakotai School: 562. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Horeke School and Pakotai School rank in Northland?
Horeke School is unranked and Pakotai School is unranked among contributing schools in Northland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).