Kaimai School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Kaimai, Bay of Plenty 3171 · Western Bay of Plenty District
#71 of 101 full primary schools in Bay of Plenty
#1256 of 1,559 nationally
About Kaimai School
Kaimai School is a state full primary located in Kaimai, in the Western Bay of Plenty District territorial authority of Bay of Plenty, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 61 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 32.9 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 71st of 101 ranked full primary schools in Bay of Plenty. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (46th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (18th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 42.6%; pacific students 3.3%; international students 0%.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against full primary schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)482
- Roll size (10%)61
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-37.9%
- 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 Kaimai School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 482
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 61
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -37.9%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 42.6%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 3.3%
- 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 Kaimai School has changed over time.
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Schools near Kaimai School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Pyes Pa Road School
Pyes Pa · State full primary · Years 1–8
252 students · 8.9 km away
ACG Tauranga
Pyes Pa · Private composite · Years 1–13
421 students · 9.2 km away
Tauriko School
Tauriko · State full primary · Years 1–8
245 students · 10 km away
Taumata School
Pyes Pa · State full primary · Years 1–8
669 students · 10 km away
Aquinas College
Pyes Pa · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
833 students · 11 km away
Whakamarama School
Whakamarama · State full primary · Years 1–8
84 students · 11 km away
Oropi School
Oropi · State full primary · Years 1–8
308 students · 12 km away
Greenpark School (Tauranga)
Greerton · State contributing · Years 1–6
725 students · 13 km away
Greerton Village School - Te Kura o Maarawaewae
Greerton · State contributing · Years 1–6
379 students · 13 km away
Tauranga Adventist School
Bethlehem · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
116 students · 14 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Bay of Plenty with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Lake Rerewhakaaitu School
Rerewhakaaitu · State full primary · Years 1–8
78 students
Whakatane Intermediate
Whakatane · State intermediate · Years 7–8
578 students
Ngongotahā School
Ngongotaha · State contributing · Years 1–6
393 students
Tauranga Intermediate
The Avenues · State intermediate · Years 7–8
1,225 students
Westbrook School
Rotorua · State contributing · Years 1–6
491 students
Te Puke Intermediate
Te Puke · State intermediate · Years 7–8
518 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Kaimai School a good school?
Kaimai School has a Success Index (NZ) of 32.9 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #71 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 Kaimai School rank in Bay of Plenty?
Kaimai School ranks #71 of 101 full primary schools in Bay of Plenty and #1256 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Kaimai School?
Kaimai School had 61 students in 2026, a change of -38% over five years.
Is Kaimai School a primary school or a secondary school?
Kaimai School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Kaimai School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Kaimai School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.