Kawaha Point School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Kawaha Point, Bay of Plenty 3010 · Rotorua District
#76 of 101 contributing schools in Bay of Plenty
#1317 of 1,559 nationally
About Kawaha Point School
Kawaha Point School is a state contributing located in Kawaha Point, in the Rotorua District territorial authority of Bay of Plenty, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 230 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 30.4 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 76th of 101 ranked contributing schools in Bay of Plenty. Its strongest component is roll size (56th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (24th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 66.1%; pacific students 16.1%; international students 0%.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against contributing schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)498
- Roll size (10%)230
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-26%
- 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 Kawaha Point School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 498
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 230
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -26%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 66.1%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 16.1%
- 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 Kawaha Point School has changed over time.
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Schools near Kawaha Point School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Selwyn School
Rotorua · State contributing · Years 1–6
339 students · 1.1 km away
TKKM o Te Koutu
Rotorua Central · State composite · Years 1–13
383 students · 1.1 km away
Rotorua Specialist School - Te Kura Pūkenga o Rotorua
Selwyn Heights · State special school
111 students · 1.2 km away
Western Heights High School
Rotorua Central · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,187 students · 1.6 km away
Te Rangihakahaka Centre for Science and Technology
Rotorua · State composite (year 1-10) · Years 1–13
105 students · 2.1 km away
Kaitao Intermediate
Western Heights · State intermediate · Years 7–8
257 students · 2.1 km away
St Michael's Catholic School (Rotorua)
Western Heights · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
110 students · 2.8 km away
Western Heights Primary School (Rotorua)
Western Heights · State contributing · Years 1–6
432 students · 3.0 km away
Rotorua School
Rotorua Central · State full primary · Years 1–8
400 students · 3.1 km away
Rotorua Boys' High School
Rotorua · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,138 students · 3.2 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Bay of Plenty with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Rotokawa School
Rotorua · State contributing · Years 1–6
174 students
Glenholme School
Glenholme · State contributing · Years 1–6
333 students
Edgecumbe School
Edgecumbe · State full primary · Years 1–8
163 students
Rangiuru School
Te Puke · State full primary · Years 1–8
109 students
Galatea School
Galatea · State full primary · Years 1–8
127 students
Te Kura o Matapihi
Matapihi · State full primary · Years 1–8
182 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Kawaha Point School a good school?
Kawaha Point School has a Success Index (NZ) of 30.4 out of 100 (Lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #76 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 Kawaha Point School rank in Bay of Plenty?
Kawaha Point School ranks #76 of 101 contributing schools in Bay of Plenty and #1317 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Kawaha Point School?
Kawaha Point School had 230 students in 2026, a change of -26% over five years.
Is Kawaha Point School a primary school or a secondary school?
Kawaha Point School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Kawaha Point School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Kawaha Point School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.