Schools in Hokowhitu
Palmerston North · Taranaki & Manawatū
There are 3 schools in and around Hokowhitu, Palmerston North (Taranaki & Manawatū) — 3 primary. Winchester School (P North) is the highest-scoring on the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite, which compares every school against its EQI peer group. Each profile is source-linked to Education Counts, ERO and the Ministry of Education.
3 schools · refreshed from Education Counts 2026-07-12. Full methodology.
Schools in Hokowhitu ranked by value-added score
The SchoolsNearMe composite scores every level against its EQI peer group, so it surfaces schools that get the most out of their students — not just the most advantaged intake. How it's calculated.
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Wellbeing93Trajectory39ERO review82 - View profile →
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Wellbeing52Trajectory45ERO review83 - 3St James' Catholic School Te Kura Katorika o Hato Heemi
Hokowhitu · Contributing · 159 students · EQI <420 (most advantaged)
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/ 100 composite
Wellbeing51Trajectory32ERO review77
What the record says about Hokowhitu schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Winchester School (P North)
Winchester School supports most students to achieve equitable outcomes, with almost all students including Māori achieving at or above curriculum expectations in reading, writing and mathematics as of 2017. The school demonstrates consistently good achievement levels across a broad curriculum. Leaders are aware that boys are not achieving as well as girls in writing and have shown a considered approach to change management supporting school-wide improvement.
Full source-linked profile →College Street Normal School
The 2019 ERO review found that College Street Normal School's systems and processes achieve equity and excellence for most students, with over a third of students above curriculum expectations in reading and mathematics. Most students made progress in reading, writing and mathematics, with many showing acceleration. The school demonstrates comprehensive systems, effective curriculum provision, and strong organisational capability.
Full source-linked profile →St James' Catholic School Te Kura Katorika o Hato Heemi
St James' Catholic School achieved a composite score of 77. The 2018 ERO review found most students, including Māori, achieved at or above expectation in reading, writing and mathematics, with increasing achievement trends for Māori students over time. The school provides an inclusive environment with clear systems to identify and track progress for all learners, including those with additional needs.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Hokowhitu schools
What schools are in Hokowhitu?
Hokowhitu, Palmerston North has 3 schools on our records (3 primary): College Street Normal School, St James' Catholic School Te Kura Katorika o Hato Heemi, Winchester School (P North). Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Hokowhitu?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Winchester School (P North) ranks highest among Hokowhitu schools (75/100). "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Hokowhitu?
Many New Zealand state schools operate an enrolment zone (home zone), so your home address — not just the suburb — determines which in-zone state schools you can enrol at. Living in Hokowhitu does not guarantee a place at any particular school. Check each school's current zone with the school directly or use our by-address tool to see which schools cover a specific Hokowhitu address.
Decile or EQI — how are Hokowhitu schools rated for socio-economic need?
New Zealand replaced the decile system with the Equity Index (EQI) in 2023. A lower EQI means a more socio-economically advantaged community; a higher EQI means greater need. EQI is a funding tool, not a quality measure — a high-EQI school can outperform a low-EQI one. The SchoolsNearMe composite controls for EQI so a school serving a more disadvantaged community isn't unfairly penalised.
Source data: Education Counts (NCEA, retention, destinations, discipline, funding) · Ministry of Education (roll, EQI, identity) · Education Review Office (reviews).