Hokitika Primary School vs Whataroa School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Coast, New Zealand, 79 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
Whataroa School
Whataroa · State full primary · Years 1–8
23 students
| Measure | Hokitika Primary School Hokitika, West Coast | Whataroa School Whataroa, West Coast |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 42 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #8 of 14 | – |
| National rank | #1058 of 1,559 | – |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 170 | 23 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 479 | 482 |
| Total roll | 170 | 23 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 13.1% | -44.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 36.5% | 26.1% |
| Pacific students | 1.2% | 0% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Hokitika | Whataroa |
| region | West Coast | West Coast |
| Website | www.hokitika.school.nz | www.whataroa.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Hokitika Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (42.3 vs 31.4).
- •Hokitika Primary School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (479 vs 482).
- •Hokitika Primary School does better on roll size (170 vs 23).
- •Hokitika Primary School does better on roll growth (5 years) (13.1% vs -44.4%).
- •Hokitika Primary School is the larger school with 170 students compared with 23.
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 Whataroa School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Hokitika Primary School ranks higher (42.3 vs 31.4 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 Whataroa School?
About 79 km in a straight line, between Hokitika and Whataroa in West Coast.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Hokitika Primary School: 479. Whataroa School: 482. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Hokitika Primary School and Whataroa School rank in West Coast?
Hokitika Primary School is 8th of 14 and Whataroa School is unranked among contributing schools in West Coast on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).