Kawakawa Primary School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Kawakawa, Northland 0210 · Far North District
#45 of 72 full primary schools in Northland
#1330 of 1,559 nationally
About Kawakawa Primary School
Kawakawa Primary 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 239 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 29.8 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 45th of 72 ranked full primary schools in Northland. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (74th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (9th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 93.3%; pacific students 15.1%; international students 0%.
There are 4 schools in Kawakawa; Kawakawa Primary School ranks 2nd 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%)531
- Roll size (10%)239
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)46.4%
- 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 Kawakawa Primary School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 531
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 239
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 46.4%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 93.3%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 15.1%
- 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 Kawakawa Primary School has changed over time.
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Schools near Kawakawa Primary 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 · 972 m away
TKKM o Taumarere
Moerewa · State composite · Years 1–13
118 students · 4.1 km away
Moerewa School
Moerewa · State composite (year 1-10) · Years 1–13
126 students · 5.3 km away
Karetu School
Kawakawa · State full primary · Years 1–8
81 students · 7.9 km away
Opua School
Opua · State full primary · Years 1–8
95 students · 9.0 km away
Pakaraka School
Pakaraka · State full primary · Years 1–8
69 students · 10 km away
Oromahoe School
Oromahoe · State full primary · Years 1–8
171 students · 11 km away
Paihia School
Paihia · State full primary · Years 1–8
156 students · 11 km away
Maromaku School
Kawakawa · State full primary · Years 1–8
15 students · 12 km away
Motatau School
Motatau · State full primary · Years 1–8
63 students · 13 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Northland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Herekino School
Herekino · State full primary · Years 1–8
27 students
Totara Grove School
Kamo · State contributing · Years 1–6
286 students
Te Kura o Ōmanaia
Omanaia · State full primary · Years 1–8
67 students
Hora Hora School (Te Mai)
Woodhill · State contributing · Years 1–6
333 students
Aranga School
Aranga · State full primary · Years 1–8
18 students
Tinopai School
Matakohe · State full primary · Years 1–8
19 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Kawakawa Primary School a good school?
Kawakawa Primary School has a Success Index (NZ) of 29.8 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #45 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 Kawakawa Primary School rank in Northland?
Kawakawa Primary School ranks #45 of 72 full primary schools in Northland and #1330 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Kawakawa Primary School?
Kawakawa Primary School had 239 students in 2026, a change of +46% over five years.
Is Kawakawa Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Kawakawa Primary School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Kawakawa Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Kawakawa Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.