Kaiti School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Kaiti, Gisborne 4041 · Gisborne District
#11 of 18 contributing schools in Gisborne
#1249 of 1,559 nationally
About Kaiti School
Kaiti School is a state contributing located in Kaiti, in the Gisborne District territorial authority of Gisborne, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 415 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 33.6 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 11th of 18 ranked contributing schools in Gisborne. Its strongest component is roll size (81th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (8th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 90.4%; pacific students 13%; international students 0%.
There are 3 schools in Kaiti; Kaiti School ranks 1st of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against contributing schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)535
- Roll size (10%)415
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)10.1%
- 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 Kaiti School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 535
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 415
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 10.1%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 90.4%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 13%
- 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 Kaiti School has changed over time.
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Schools near Kaiti School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Ilminster Intermediate
Gisborne · State intermediate · Years 7–8
308 students · 663 m away
Te Wharau School (Gisborne)
Kaiti · State contributing · Years 1–6
341 students · 800 m away
Waikirikiri School
Kaiti · State full primary · Years 1–8
219 students · 1.0 km away
Tūranga Tangata Rite
Gisborne · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
29 students · 2.2 km away
Gisborne Central School
Whataupoko · State contributing · Years 1–6
379 students · 2.6 km away
Wainui Beach School
Wainui · State contributing · Years 1–6
239 students · 2.7 km away
Turanganui-A-Kiwa Activity Centre
Gisborne · State activity centre
· 2.8 km away
Awapuni School (Gisborne)
Gisborne · State contributing · Years 1–6
306 students · 3.2 km away
Gisborne Intermediate
Gisborne · State intermediate · Years 7–8
501 students · 3.3 km away
Gisborne Boys' High School
Gisborne · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
790 students · 3.7 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Gisborne with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
TKKM o Tapere-Nui-A-Whatonga
Gisborne · State full primary · Years 1–8
27 students
Tikitiki School
Tikitiki · State full primary · Years 1–8
28 students
Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Whatatutu
Whatatutu · State full primary · Years 1–8
22 students
TKKM o Tokomaru
Tokomaru Bay · State full primary · Years 1–8
22 students
Makarika School
Ruatoria · State full primary · Years 1–8
24 students
Hiruharama School
Waitakaro · State full primary · Years 1–8
108 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Kaiti School a good school?
Kaiti School has a Success Index (NZ) of 33.6 out of 100 (Lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #11 of 18 in Gisborne. 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 Kaiti School rank in Gisborne?
Kaiti School ranks #11 of 18 contributing schools in Gisborne and #1249 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Kaiti School?
Kaiti School had 415 students in 2026, a change of +10% over five years.
Is Kaiti School a primary school or a secondary school?
Kaiti School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Kaiti School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Kaiti School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.