Kakaramea School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Patea, Taranaki 4598 · South Taranaki District
#33 of 56 contributing schools in Taranaki
#1028 of 1,559 nationally
About Kakaramea School
Kakaramea School is a state contributing located in Patea, in the South Taranaki District territorial authority of Taranaki, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 64 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 43.5 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 33rd of 56 ranked contributing schools in Taranaki. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (48th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (19th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 26.6%; pacific students 1.6%; international students 0%.
There are 4 schools in Patea; Kakaramea School ranks 2nd of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against contributing schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)457
- Roll size (10%)64
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-21.9%
- 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 Kakaramea School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 457
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 64
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -21.9%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 26.6%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 1.6%
- 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 Kakaramea School has changed over time.
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Schools near Kakaramea School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
St Joseph's School (Patea)
Patea · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
5 students · 6.4 km away
Patea Area School
Patea · State composite · Years 1–13
184 students · 6.8 km away
Whenuakura School
Patea · State contributing · Years 1–6
30 students · 7.0 km away
Mokoia School
Mokoia · State contributing · Years 1–6
24 students · 14 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Taranaki with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Moturoa School
New Plymouth · State contributing · Years 1–6
147 students
Waitoriki School
Inglewood · State full primary · Years 1–8
30 students
Whenuakura School
Patea · State contributing · Years 1–6
30 students
Toko School
Stratford · State full primary · Years 1–8
109 students
West End Te Kura O Morere
New Plymouth · State contributing · Years 1–6
235 students
Ratapiko School
Ratapiko · State full primary · Years 1–8
24 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Kakaramea School a good school?
Kakaramea School has a Success Index (NZ) of 43.5 out of 100 (Lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #33 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 Kakaramea School rank in Taranaki?
Kakaramea School ranks #33 of 56 contributing schools in Taranaki and #1028 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Kakaramea School?
Kakaramea School had 64 students in 2026, a change of -22% over five years.
Is Kakaramea School a primary school or a secondary school?
Kakaramea School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Kakaramea School?
There are 4 schools within 15 km of Kakaramea School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.