New ZealandCanterburyKaiapoiŌhoka School

Ōhoka School

StateFull PrimaryCo-Educational
Kaiapoi, Canterbury · Rural other
office@ohoka.school.nz 03-3126840
Roll209enrolled students
EQI406-49 vs avg 455
TypeFull PrimaryState
ZoneYesZoned school
School Snapshot
State
Full Primary · Co-Educational
EQI406
vs National-49 (avg 455)
Roll209
ZoneZoned
SettingRural other
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Ōhoka School

Key Indicators

How this school compares to national averages

Nat. avg: 463
406-57
Equity Index (EQI)
Nat. avg: 334
209
Total Roll
Nat. avg: 32%
7.2%-24.8pp
Māori Students
Nat. avg: 11.8%
1.4%-10.4pp
Pacific Students
Zoned
Enrolment Scheme
State
Authority
Co-Educational
Co-Ed Status

Overview

Ōhoka School is a state full primary school in Kaiapoi, Canterbury. It is a co-educational school. The school has 209 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 406 (below-average equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Waimakariri District territorial authority.

Source: Ministry of Education (2026)

Key Facts

AuthorityState
School TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityWaimakariri District
RegionCanterbury
Urban/RuralRural other
Postcode7692
MoE School ID3451

Student Demographics

Total Roll209
European/Pakeha99%
Maori7.2%
Pacific1.4%
Asian2.4%

Ethnicity Distribution

European/Pakeha
99%
Maori
7.2%
Pacific
1.4%
Asian
2.4%
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 EQI406
National Avg463
Contextbelow-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)