Hokitika Primary School vs St Mary's School (Hokitika)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Coast, New Zealand, 1.3 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hokitika Primary School
Hokitika · State contributing · Years 1–6
170 students
St Mary's School (Hokitika)
Hokitika · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
140 students
| Measure | Hokitika Primary School Hokitika, West Coast | St Mary's School (Hokitika) Hokitika, West Coast |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 42 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #8 of 14 | #6 of 14 |
| National rank | #1058 of 1,559 | #826 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 170 | 140 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 479 | 442 |
| Total roll | 170 | 140 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 13.1% | -11.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 36.5% | 24.3% |
| Pacific students | 1.2% | 6.4% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Hokitika | Hokitika |
| region | West Coast | West Coast |
| Website | www.hokitika.school.nz | www.stmaryshok.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •St Mary's School (Hokitika) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (52.0 vs 42.3).
- •St Mary's School (Hokitika) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (442 vs 479).
- •Hokitika Primary School does better on roll size (170 vs 140).
- •Hokitika Primary School does better on roll growth (5 years) (13.1% vs -11.3%).
- •Hokitika Primary School is the larger school with 170 students compared with 140.
- •Hokitika Primary School is a state school while St Mary's School (Hokitika) is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Hokitika Primary School better than St Mary's School (Hokitika)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Mary's School (Hokitika) ranks higher (52.0 vs 42.3 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 Hokitika Primary School and St Mary's School (Hokitika)?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Hokitika and Hokitika in West Coast.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Hokitika Primary School: 479. St Mary's School (Hokitika): 442. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Hokitika Primary School and St Mary's School (Hokitika) rank in West Coast?
Hokitika Primary School is 8th of 14 and St Mary's School (Hokitika) is 6th of 14 among contributing schools in West Coast on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).