Kaingaroa School (Kaitaia)
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Kaingaroa, Northland 0483 · Far North District
#42 of 72 full primary schools in Northland
#1301 of 1,559 nationally
About Kaingaroa School (Kaitaia)
Kaingaroa School (Kaitaia) is a state full primary located in Kaingaroa, in the Far North District territorial authority of Northland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 109 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 31.0 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 42nd of 72 ranked full primary schools in Northland. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (42th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (28th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 51.4%; pacific students 4.6%; 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%)490
- Roll size (10%)109
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-17.4%
- 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 Kaingaroa School (Kaitaia) by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 490
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 109
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -17.4%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 51.4%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 4.6%
- 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 Kaingaroa School (Kaitaia) has changed over time.
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Schools near Kaingaroa School (Kaitaia)
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Te Rangi Aniwaniwa
Awanui · State composite · Years 1–13
181 students · 6.3 km away
Awanui School
Awanui · State contributing · Years 1–6
43 students · 7.2 km away
Oturu School
Kaitaia · State full primary · Years 1–8
126 students · 8.7 km away
Te Rito - Te Kura Taiao
Taipa · Charter composite · Years 1–13
147 students · 9.0 km away
Tumanako Christian College
Waipapakauri · Private composite · Years 1–13
42 students · 9.6 km away
TKKM o Tūtūtarakihi
Kaitaia · State full primary · Years 1–8
33 students · 9.9 km away
Kaitaia Intermediate
Kaitaia · State intermediate · Years 7–8
215 students · 11 km away
Kaitaia School
Kaitaia · State contributing · Years 1–6
305 students · 12 km away
Paparore School
Awanui · State contributing · Years 1–6
169 students · 12 km away
Pompallier Catholic School
Kaitaia · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
167 students · 12 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Northland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
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327 students
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Ohaeawai · State contributing · Years 1–6
160 students
Onerahi School
Onerahi · State contributing · Years 1–6
417 students
Dargaville Primary School
Dargaville · State contributing · Years 1–6
408 students
Totara North School
Totara North · State contributing · Years 1–6
20 students
Te Takarangi
Purerua · State full primary · Years 1–8
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Frequently asked questions
Is Kaingaroa School (Kaitaia) a good school?
Kaingaroa School (Kaitaia) has a Success Index (NZ) of 31.0 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #42 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 Kaingaroa School (Kaitaia) rank in Northland?
Kaingaroa School (Kaitaia) ranks #42 of 72 full primary schools in Northland and #1301 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Kaingaroa School (Kaitaia)?
Kaingaroa School (Kaitaia) had 109 students in 2026, a change of -17% over five years.
Is Kaingaroa School (Kaitaia) a primary school or a secondary school?
Kaingaroa School (Kaitaia) is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Kaingaroa School (Kaitaia)?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Kaingaroa School (Kaitaia); they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.