Kaharoa School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Rotorua, Bay of Plenty 3096 · Rotorua District
#44 of 101 full primary schools in Bay of Plenty
#841 of 1,559 nationally
About Kaharoa School
Kaharoa School is a state full primary located in Rotorua, in the Rotorua District territorial authority of Bay of Plenty, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 179 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 51.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 44th of 101 ranked full primary schools in Bay of Plenty. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (57th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (37th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 27.9%; pacific students 2.8%; international students 0%.
There are 9 schools in Rotorua; Kaharoa School ranks 1st of 8 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against full primary schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)445
- Roll size (10%)179
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-0.5%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)–
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)–
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 Kaharoa School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 445
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 179
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -0.5%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 27.9%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 2.8%
- 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 Kaharoa School has changed over time.
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Schools near Kaharoa School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Ngongotahā School
Ngongotaha · State contributing · Years 1–6
393 students · 9.6 km away
Whangamarino School
Okere Falls · State full primary · Years 1–8
134 students · 10 km away
Te Ranga School
Te Puke · State full primary · Years 1–8
181 students · 11 km away
Kawaha Point School
Kawaha Point · State contributing · Years 1–6
230 students · 13 km away
Selwyn School
Rotorua · State contributing · Years 1–6
339 students · 13 km away
Rotorua Specialist School - Te Kura Pūkenga o Rotorua
Selwyn Heights · State special school
111 students · 13 km away
TKKM o Ruamata
Rotokawa · State composite · Years 1–13
272 students · 14 km away
TKKM o Te Koutu
Rotorua Central · State composite · Years 1–13
383 students · 14 km away
Western Heights High School
Rotorua Central · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,187 students · 14 km away
Kaitao Intermediate
Western Heights · State intermediate · Years 7–8
257 students · 14 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Bay of Plenty with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Bellevue School (Tauranga)
Bellevue · State contributing · Years 1–6
304 students
Mount Maunganui Intermediate School
Mount Maunganui · State intermediate · Years 7–8
666 students
Pyes Pa Road School
Pyes Pa · State full primary · Years 1–8
252 students
Te Ranga School
Te Puke · State full primary · Years 1–8
181 students
Apanui School
Whakatane · State contributing · Years 1–6
439 students
Awakeri School
Whakatane · State full primary · Years 1–8
343 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Kaharoa School a good school?
Kaharoa School has a Success Index (NZ) of 51.2 out of 100 (Top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #44 of 101 in Bay of Plenty. 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 Kaharoa School rank in Bay of Plenty?
Kaharoa School ranks #44 of 101 full primary schools in Bay of Plenty and #841 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Kaharoa School?
Kaharoa School had 179 students in 2026, a change of 0% over five years.
Is Kaharoa School a primary school or a secondary school?
Kaharoa School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Kaharoa School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Kaharoa School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.