Kaiwaka School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Kaiwaka, Northland 0975 · Kaipara District
#37 of 72 contributing schools in Northland
#1231 of 1,559 nationally
About Kaiwaka School
Kaiwaka School is a state contributing located in Kaiwaka, in the Kaipara District territorial authority of Northland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 127 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 34.2 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 37th of 72 ranked contributing schools in Northland. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (41th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (32th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 44.9%; pacific students 7.1%; international students 0%.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against contributing schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)482
- Roll size (10%)127
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-4.3%
- 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 Kaiwaka School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 482
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 127
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -4.3%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 44.9%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 7.1%
- 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 Kaiwaka School has changed over time.
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Schools near Kaiwaka School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Otamatea High School
Maungaturoto · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
566 students · 8.7 km away
Otamatea Christian School
Maungaturoto · Private composite · Years 1–13
50 students · 9.7 km away
Maungaturoto School
Maungaturoto · State contributing · Years 1–6
199 students · 10 km away
Mangawhai Hills College
Mangawhai · Private composite · Years 1–13
38 students · 11 km away
Mangawhai Beach School
Mangawhai · State full primary · Years 1–8
738 students · 12 km away
TKKM o Ngaringaomatariki
Oruawharo · State composite · Years 1–13
95 students · 13 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Northland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Te Kamo Intermediate School
Kamo · State intermediate · Years 7–8
622 students
Paparore School
Awanui · State contributing · Years 1–6
169 students
Pukenui School (Kaitaia)
Pukenui · State full primary · Years 1–8
104 students
Ruakākā School
Ruakaka · State contributing · Years 1–6
306 students
Tangiteroria School
Tangiteroria · State full primary · Years 1–8
37 students
Maromaku School
Kawakawa · State full primary · Years 1–8
15 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Kaiwaka School a good school?
Kaiwaka School has a Success Index (NZ) of 34.2 out of 100 (Lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #37 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 Kaiwaka School rank in Northland?
Kaiwaka School ranks #37 of 72 contributing schools in Northland and #1231 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Kaiwaka School?
Kaiwaka School had 127 students in 2026, a change of -4% over five years.
Is Kaiwaka School a primary school or a secondary school?
Kaiwaka School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Kaiwaka School?
There are 6 schools within 15 km of Kaiwaka School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.