Overview
Hokitika Primary School is a state contributing school in Hokitika, West Coast. It is a co-educational school. The school has 156 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 479 (above-average equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Westland District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeContributing
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityWestland District
RegionWest Coast
Urban/RuralSmall urban area
Postcode7810
MoE School ID3376
Student Demographics
Total Roll156
European/Pakeha69.2%
Maori34%
Pacific1.3%
Asian1.9%
Ethnicity Distribution
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Equity Index (EQI)
The Equity Index replaced the decile system in 2023. It measures the socio-economic context of a school's student community. A higher EQI indicates greater equity need (more disadvantaged). The national average is approximately 463.
School EQI479
National Avg463
Contextabove-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)