Kaeo School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Kaeo, Northland 0448 · Far North District
#63 of 72 contributing schools in Northland
#1503 of 1,559 nationally
About Kaeo School
Kaeo School is a state contributing located in Kaeo, in the Far North District territorial authority of Northland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 137 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 20.8 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 63rd of 72 ranked contributing schools in Northland. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (40th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (11th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 78.1%; pacific students 9.5%; international students 0%.
There are 2 schools in Kaeo; Kaeo School ranks 1st of 2 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%)526
- Roll size (10%)137
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-19.5%
- 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 Kaeo School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 526
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 137
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -19.5%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 78.1%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 9.5%
- 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 Kaeo School has changed over time.
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Schools near Kaeo School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Whangaroa College
Kaeo · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
99 students · 111 m away
Totara North School
Totara North · State contributing · Years 1–6
20 students · 9.7 km away
Matauri Bay School
Matauri Bay · State contributing · Years 1–6
44 students · 12 km away
TKKM o Whangaroa
Matauri Bay · State composite · Years 1–13
32 students · 12 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Northland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Hikurangi School
Hikurangi · State full primary · Years 1–8
178 students
Te Kura o Ōmanaia
Omanaia · State full primary · Years 1–8
67 students
Rawene School
Rawene · State full primary · Years 1–8
72 students
Whananaki School
Whananaki · State full primary · Years 1–8
52 students
Totara Grove School
Kamo · State contributing · Years 1–6
286 students
Kawakawa Primary School
Kawakawa · State full primary · Years 1–8
239 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Kaeo School a good school?
Kaeo School has a Success Index (NZ) of 20.8 out of 100 (Lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #63 of 72 in Northland. 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 Kaeo School rank in Northland?
Kaeo School ranks #63 of 72 contributing schools in Northland and #1503 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Kaeo School?
Kaeo School had 137 students in 2026, a change of -19% over five years.
Is Kaeo School a primary school or a secondary school?
Kaeo School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Kaeo School?
There are 4 schools within 15 km of Kaeo School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.