Kia Aroha Campus
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Otara, Auckland 2023 · Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board Area
#99 of 101 composite schools in Auckland
#442 of 486 nationally
About Kia Aroha Campus
Kia Aroha Campus is a state composite located in Otara, in the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board Area territorial authority of Auckland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–13. In 2026 it enrolled 326 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 20.3 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of composite schools in New Zealand and 99th of 101 ranked composite schools in Auckland. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (65th percentile), and its weakest is school leavers with university entrance (6th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 66%; pacific students 50.6%; international students 0%.
There are 15 schools in Otara; Kia Aroha Campus ranks 13th of 14 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against composite schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)539
- Roll size (10%)326
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)101.6%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)61.5%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)30.8%
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Kia Aroha Campus by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 539
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 326
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 101.6%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 61.5%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 30.8%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 66%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 50.6%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 0%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Kia Aroha Campus has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Kia Aroha Campus has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Kia Aroha Campus has changed over time.
Free academic assessment
Is your child on track for NCEA?
Success Tutoring runs personalised English and Maths tutoring for Years 1–13 in New Zealand. Start with a free assessment mapped to the New Zealand Curriculum.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Schools near Kia Aroha Campus
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Redoubt North School
Manukau Central · State full primary · Years 1–8
491 students · 610 m away
Chapel Downs School
Flat Bush · State contributing · Years 1–6
805 students · 718 m away
Dawson School
Otara · State contributing · Years 1–6
291 students · 723 m away
Tangaroa College Teen Parent Unit
Otara South · State teen parent unit
· 861 m away
Tangaroa College
Otara · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,080 students · 884 m away
Flat Bush School
Otara · State contributing · Years 1–6
409 students · 1.0 km away
Rongomai School
East Tamaki · State contributing · Years 1–6
170 students · 1.4 km away
South Auckland S D A School
Papatoetoe · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
366 students · 1.7 km away
Papatoetoe East School
Papatoetoe · State contributing · Years 1–6
610 students · 1.7 km away
Everglade School
Manukau Central · State contributing · Years 1–6
475 students · 1.8 km away
Similar schools
State composite schools in Auckland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
TKKM o Mangere
Mangere · State composite · Years 1–13
292 students
Te Wharekura o Manurewa
Manurewa · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
71 students
Papakura High School
Papakura · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,309 students
Te Haikura a Kiwa
Manurewa · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,856 students
TKKM o Puau Te Moananui-a-Kiwa
Glen Innes · State composite · Years 1–13
87 students
TKKM o Nga Maungarongo
Mount Albert · State composite · Years 1–13
70 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Kia Aroha Campus a good school?
Kia Aroha Campus has a Success Index (NZ) of 20.3 out of 100 (Lower 50% of composite schools in New Zealand) and ranks #99 of 101 in Auckland. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Kia Aroha Campus rank in Auckland?
Kia Aroha Campus ranks #99 of 101 composite schools in Auckland and #442 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Kia Aroha Campus?
Kia Aroha Campus had 326 students in 2026, a change of +102% over five years.
Is Kia Aroha Campus a primary school or a secondary school?
Kia Aroha Campus is classified as a composite covering Years 1–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Kia Aroha Campus?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Kia Aroha Campus; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.