Kaitaia College
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Kaitaia, Northland 0441 · Far North District
#14 of 37 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Northland
#399 of 486 nationally
About Kaitaia College
Kaitaia College is a state secondary (year 9-15) located in Kaitaia, in the Far North District territorial authority of Northland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 9–13. In 2026 it enrolled 700 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 26.3 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand and 14th of 37 ranked secondary (year 9-15) schools in Northland. Its strongest component is roll size (63th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (14th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 76.7%; pacific students 11%; international students 0%.
There are 8 schools in Kaitaia; Kaitaia College ranks 3rd of 8 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against secondary (year 9-15) schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)522
- Roll size (10%)700
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-9.4%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)73.6%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)48.7%
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 Kaitaia College by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 522
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 700
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -9.4%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 73.6%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 48.7%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 76.7%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 11%
- 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 Kaitaia College has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Kaitaia College has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Kaitaia College has changed over time.
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Schools near Kaitaia College
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
TKKM o Pukemiro
Kaitaia · State composite · Years 1–13
150 students · 211 m away
Pompallier Catholic School
Kaitaia · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
167 students · 743 m away
Kaitaia School
Kaitaia · State contributing · Years 1–6
305 students · 1.2 km away
Kaitaia Intermediate
Kaitaia · State intermediate · Years 7–8
215 students · 1.9 km away
TKKM o Tūtūtarakihi
Kaitaia · State full primary · Years 1–8
33 students · 3.7 km away
Oturu School
Kaitaia · State full primary · Years 1–8
126 students · 4.0 km away
Pukepoto School
Pukepoto · State contributing · Years 1–6
26 students · 5.9 km away
Te Rangi Aniwaniwa
Awanui · State composite · Years 1–13
181 students · 6.4 km away
Pamapuria School
Pamapuria · State full primary · Years 1–8
99 students · 8.6 km away
Awanui School
Awanui · State contributing · Years 1–6
43 students · 9.1 km away
Similar schools
State secondary (year 9-15) schools in Northland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Hokianga
Opononi · State composite · Years 1–13
139 students
TKKM o Kaikohe
Kaikohe · State composite · Years 1–13
241 students
TKKM o Taumarere
Moerewa · State composite · Years 1–13
118 students
TKKM o Ngaringaomatariki
Oruawharo · State composite · Years 1–13
95 students
Te Rangi Aniwaniwa
Awanui · State composite · Years 1–13
181 students
Ruawai College
Ruawai · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
139 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Kaitaia College a good school?
Kaitaia College has a Success Index (NZ) of 26.3 out of 100 (Lower 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #14 of 37 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 Kaitaia College rank in Northland?
Kaitaia College ranks #14 of 37 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Northland and #399 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Kaitaia College?
Kaitaia College had 700 students in 2026, a change of -9% over five years.
Is Kaitaia College a primary school or a secondary school?
Kaitaia College is classified as a secondary (year 9-15) covering Years 9–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Kaitaia College?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Kaitaia College; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.