Kaitaia School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Kaitaia, Northland 0410 · Far North District
#66 of 72 contributing schools in Northland
#1528 of 1,559 nationally
About Kaitaia School
Kaitaia School is a state contributing located in Kaitaia, in the Far North District territorial authority of Northland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 305 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 18.3 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 66th of 72 ranked contributing schools in Northland. Its strongest component is roll size (67th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (4th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 83.9%; pacific students 16.1%; international students 0%.
There are 8 schools in Kaitaia; Kaitaia School ranks 6th of 8 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%)544
- Roll size (10%)305
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-19.9%
- 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 Kaitaia School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 544
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 305
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -19.9%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 83.9%
- 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 Kaitaia School has changed over time.
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Schools near Kaitaia School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Pompallier Catholic School
Kaitaia · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
167 students · 938 m away
Kaitaia College
Kaitaia · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
700 students · 1.2 km away
TKKM o Pukemiro
Kaitaia · State composite · Years 1–13
150 students · 1.3 km away
Kaitaia Intermediate
Kaitaia · State intermediate · Years 7–8
215 students · 1.8 km away
Oturu School
Kaitaia · State full primary · Years 1–8
126 students · 2.9 km away
TKKM o Tūtūtarakihi
Kaitaia · State full primary · Years 1–8
33 students · 3.5 km away
Te Rangi Aniwaniwa
Awanui · State composite · Years 1–13
181 students · 5.4 km away
Pukepoto School
Pukepoto · State contributing · Years 1–6
26 students · 7.0 km away
Pamapuria School
Pamapuria · State full primary · Years 1–8
99 students · 7.6 km away
Awanui School
Awanui · State contributing · Years 1–6
43 students · 8.7 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Northland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Awanui School
Awanui · State contributing · Years 1–6
43 students
Kohukohu School
Kohukohu · State full primary · Years 1–8
22 students
Pamapuria School
Pamapuria · State full primary · Years 1–8
99 students
Selwyn Park School
Dargaville · State contributing · Years 1–6
148 students
Kaitaia Intermediate
Kaitaia · State intermediate · Years 7–8
215 students
Tikipunga Primary School
Tikipunga · State contributing · Years 1–6
359 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Kaitaia School a good school?
Kaitaia School has a Success Index (NZ) of 18.3 out of 100 (Lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #66 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 Kaitaia School rank in Northland?
Kaitaia School ranks #66 of 72 contributing schools in Northland and #1528 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Kaitaia School?
Kaitaia School had 305 students in 2026, a change of -20% over five years.
Is Kaitaia School a primary school or a secondary school?
Kaitaia School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Kaitaia School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Kaitaia School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.