Kaimata School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Inglewood, Taranaki 4387 · New Plymouth District
#20 of 56 full primary schools in Taranaki
#777 of 1,559 nationally
About Kaimata School
Kaimata School is a state full primary located in Inglewood, in the New Plymouth District territorial authority of Taranaki, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 103 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 53.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 20th of 56 ranked full primary schools in Taranaki. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (60th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (28th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 12.6%; pacific students 0%; international students 0%.
There are 6 schools in Inglewood; Kaimata School ranks 2nd of 6 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%)444
- Roll size (10%)103
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)12.4%
- 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 Kaimata School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 444
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 103
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 12.4%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 12.6%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 0%
- 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 Kaimata School has changed over time.
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Schools near Kaimata School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Waitoriki School
Inglewood · State full primary · Years 1–8
30 students · 5.1 km away
Ratapiko School
Ratapiko · State full primary · Years 1–8
24 students · 5.1 km away
Norfolk School
Inglewood · State full primary · Years 1–8
158 students · 6.8 km away
St Patrick's School (Inglewood)
Inglewood · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
60 students · 7.0 km away
Inglewood Primary School
Inglewood · State full primary · Years 1–8
394 students · 7.9 km away
Inglewood High School
Inglewood · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
530 students · 8.8 km away
Huirangi School
Huirangi · State contributing · Years 1–6
109 students · 13 km away
Egmont Village School
Egmont Vllage · State full primary · Years 1–8
205 students · 13 km away
Lepperton School
Lepperton · State full primary · Years 1–8
129 students · 13 km away
Tikorangi School
Waitara · State contributing · Years 1–6
168 students · 14 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Taranaki with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Highlands Intermediate
New Plymouth · State intermediate · Years 7–8
714 students
Urenui School
Urenui · State contributing · Years 1–6
101 students
Vogeltown School
Vogeltown · State contributing · Years 1–6
337 students
Bell Block School
Bell Block · State full primary · Years 1–8
473 students
Woodleigh School
New Plymouth · State contributing · Years 1–6
437 students
Norfolk School
Inglewood · State full primary · Years 1–8
158 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Kaimata School a good school?
Kaimata School has a Success Index (NZ) of 53.9 out of 100 (Top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #20 of 56 in Taranaki. 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 Kaimata School rank in Taranaki?
Kaimata School ranks #20 of 56 full primary schools in Taranaki and #777 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Kaimata School?
Kaimata School had 103 students in 2026, a change of +12% over five years.
Is Kaimata School a primary school or a secondary school?
Kaimata School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Kaimata School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Kaimata School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.