Overview
Kaikohe West School is a state contributing school in Kaikohe, Northland. It is a co-educational school. The school has 174 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 557 (high equity need). The school does not have an enrolment scheme. It is located in the Far North District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeContributing
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityFar North District
RegionNorthland
Urban/RuralSmall urban area
Postcode0440
MoE School ID1023
Student Demographics
Total Roll174
European/Pakeha14.9%
Maori97.7%
Pacific6.9%
Asian1.7%
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 EQI557
National Avg463
Contexthigh equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)