Waima School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Kaikohe, Northland 0473 · Far North District
About Waima School
Waima School is a state full primary located in Kaikohe, in the Far North District territorial authority of Northland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 46 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 15.3 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (55th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (3th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 100%; pacific students 15.2%; international students 0%.
There are 9 schools in Kaikohe; Waima School ranks 6th of 8 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%)552
- Roll size (10%)46
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)7.1%
- 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 Waima School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 552
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 46
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 7.1%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 100%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 15.2%
- 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 Waima School has changed over time.
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Schools near Waima School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Te Kura o Ōmanaia
Omanaia · State full primary · Years 1–8
67 students · 6.7 km away
Rawene School
Rawene · State full primary · Years 1–8
72 students · 12 km away
Horeke School
Okaihau · State contributing · Years 1–6
30 students · 14 km away
Kohukohu School
Kohukohu · State full primary · Years 1–8
22 students · 15 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Northland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Te Hapua School
Te Hapua · State full primary · Years 1–8
15 students
Tautoro School
Kaikohe · State full primary · Years 1–8
148 students
Kaikohe East School
Kaikohe · State contributing · Years 1–6
246 students
Kaikohe Intermediate
Kaikohe · State intermediate · Years 7–8
115 students
Matauri Bay School
Matauri Bay · State contributing · Years 1–6
44 students
Mangamuka School
Mangamuka · State contributing · Years 1–6
13 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Waima School a good school?
Waima School has a Success Index (NZ) of 15.3 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand). 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 Waima School rank in Northland?
Waima School is not ranked: schools need a published Equity Index (EQI) and at least 60 students to be ranked.
How many students attend Waima School?
Waima School had 46 students in 2026, a change of +7% over five years.
Is Waima School a primary school or a secondary school?
Waima School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Waima School?
There are 4 schools within 15 km of Waima School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.