Karetu School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Kawakawa, Northland 0283 · Far North District
#48 of 72 full primary schools in Northland
#1363 of 1,559 nationally
About Karetu School
Karetu School is a state full primary located in Kawakawa, in the Far North District territorial authority of Northland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 81 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 28.3 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 48th of 72 ranked full primary schools in Northland. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (44th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (23th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 69.1%; pacific students 6.2%; international students 0%.
There are 4 schools in Kawakawa; Karetu School ranks 3rd of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against full primary schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)497
- Roll size (10%)81
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-20.9%
- 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 Karetu School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 497
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 81
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -20.9%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 69.1%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 6.2%
- 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 Karetu School has changed over time.
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Schools near Karetu School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Bay of Islands College
Kawakawa · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
474 students · 7.0 km away
Opua School
Opua · State full primary · Years 1–8
95 students · 7.3 km away
Kawakawa Primary School
Kawakawa · State full primary · Years 1–8
239 students · 7.9 km away
Te Kura o Waikare
Waikare · State composite · Years 1–13
67 students · 8.3 km away
Paihia School
Paihia · State full primary · Years 1–8
156 students · 11 km away
TKKM o Taumarere
Moerewa · State composite · Years 1–13
118 students · 12 km away
Russell School (Bay Of Islands)
Russell · State full primary · Years 1–8
62 students · 13 km away
Moerewa School
Moerewa · State composite (year 1-10) · Years 1–13
126 students · 13 km away
Maromaku School
Kawakawa · State full primary · Years 1–8
15 students · 13 km away
He Puna Ruku Mātauranga o Whangaruru
Whangaruru · State full primary · Years 1–8
40 students · 15 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Northland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Paihia School
Paihia · State full primary · Years 1–8
156 students
Peria School
Kaitaia · State full primary · Years 1–8
71 students
Mangonui School
Mangonui · State contributing · Years 1–6
163 students
Poroti School
Poroti · State full primary · Years 1–8
41 students
Ruawai Primary School
Ruawai · State contributing · Years 1–6
96 students
Dargaville Primary School
Dargaville · State contributing · Years 1–6
408 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Karetu School a good school?
Karetu School has a Success Index (NZ) of 28.3 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #48 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 Karetu School rank in Northland?
Karetu School ranks #48 of 72 full primary schools in Northland and #1363 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Karetu School?
Karetu School had 81 students in 2026, a change of -21% over five years.
Is Karetu School a primary school or a secondary school?
Karetu School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Karetu School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Karetu School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.