Kaponga School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Kaponga, Taranaki 4642 · South Taranaki District
About Kaponga School
Kaponga School is a state full primary located in Kaponga, in the South Taranaki District territorial authority of Taranaki, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 45 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 25.0 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (47th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (14th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 22.2%; pacific students 0%; international students 0%.
There are 2 schools in Kaponga; Kaponga School ranks 2nd of 2 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%)505
- Roll size (10%)45
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-51.4%
- 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 Kaponga School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 505
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 45
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -51.4%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 22.2%
- 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 Kaponga School has changed over time.
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Schools near Kaponga School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
St Patrick's School (Kaponga)
Kaponga · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
27 students · 382 m away
Te Kura o Nga Ruahine Rangi
Mangatoki · State composite · Years 1–13
64 students · 6.9 km away
Matapu School
Hāwera · State full primary · Years 1–8
146 students · 8.8 km away
Auroa School
Hāwera · State full primary · Years 1–8
167 students · 11 km away
Eltham School
Eltham · State full primary · Years 1–8
131 students · 13 km away
Pembroke School
Stratford · State full primary · Years 1–8
82 students · 13 km away
Ngaere School
Stratford · State full primary · Years 1–8
162 students · 14 km away
Manaia School (Taranaki)
Manaia · State full primary · Years 1–8
54 students · 14 km away
Avon School
Stratford · State full primary · Years 1–8
58 students · 14 km away
Stratford Primary School
Stratford · State full primary · Years 1–8
444 students · 15 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Taranaki with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Normanby School
Normanby · State contributing · Years 1–6
142 students
Spotswood Primary School
New Plymouth · State contributing · Years 1–6
222 students
Rahotu School
Rahotu · State full primary · Years 1–8
122 students
Opunake School
Opunake · State full primary · Years 1–8
156 students
Manukorihi Intermediate
Waitara · State intermediate · Years 7–8
210 students
Huiakama School
Stratford · State full primary · Years 1–8
8 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Kaponga School a good school?
Kaponga School has a Success Index (NZ) of 25.0 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 Kaponga School rank in Taranaki?
Kaponga School is not ranked: schools need a published Equity Index (EQI) and at least 60 students to be ranked.
How many students attend Kaponga School?
Kaponga School had 45 students in 2026, a change of -51% over five years.
Is Kaponga School a primary school or a secondary school?
Kaponga School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Kaponga School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Kaponga School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.