Hikutaia School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Hikutaia, Waikato 3674 · Thames-Coromandel District
#123 of 179 full primary schools in Waikato
#1105 of 1,559 nationally
About Hikutaia School
Hikutaia School is a state full primary located in Hikutaia, in the Thames-Coromandel District territorial authority of Waikato, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 140 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 40.0 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 123rd of 179 ranked full primary schools in Waikato. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (64th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (32th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 50.7%; pacific students 7.1%; international students 0%.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against full primary schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)481
- Roll size (10%)140
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)24.5%
- 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 Hikutaia School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 481
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 140
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 24.5%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 50.7%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 7.1%
- 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 Hikutaia School has changed over time.
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Schools near Hikutaia School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Netherton School
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138 students · 6.5 km away
Puriri School
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29 students · 7.5 km away
Paeroa Christian School
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Goldfields School (Paeroa)
Paeroa · State special school
92 students · 8.5 km away
Miller Avenue School
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85 students · 8.6 km away
Turua Primary School
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104 students · 9.8 km away
Paeroa Central School
Paeroa · State full primary · Years 1–8
77 students · 9.8 km away
Paeroa College
Paeroa · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
315 students · 10 km away
Kerepehi School
Kerepehi · State full primary · Years 1–8
70 students · 10 km away
St Joseph's Catholic School (Paeroa)
Paeroa · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
51 students · 10 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Waikato with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
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49 students
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Ruawaro Combined School
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25 students
Te Awamutu Intermediate
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Arohena School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hikutaia School a good school?
Hikutaia School has a Success Index (NZ) of 40.0 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #123 of 179 in Waikato. 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 Hikutaia School rank in Waikato?
Hikutaia School ranks #123 of 179 full primary schools in Waikato and #1105 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Hikutaia School?
Hikutaia School had 140 students in 2026, a change of +25% over five years.
Is Hikutaia School a primary school or a secondary school?
Hikutaia School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Hikutaia School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Hikutaia School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.