Kaihere School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Kaihere, Waikato 3373 · Hauraki District
About Kaihere School
Kaihere School is a state full primary located in Kaihere, in the Hauraki District territorial authority of Waikato, 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 37.4 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 23.9%; pacific students 0%; 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%)470
- Roll size (10%)46
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-15.8%
- 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 Kaihere School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 470
- 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)
- -15.8%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 23.9%
- 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 Kaihere School has changed over time.
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Schools near Kaihere School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Ngatea School
Ngatea · State full primary · Years 1–8
301 students · 13 km away
Hauraki Plains College
Ngatea · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
846 students · 13 km away
Kerepehi School
Kerepehi · State full primary · Years 1–8
70 students · 14 km away
Waerenga School
Te Kauwhata · State full primary · Years 1–8
104 students · 14 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Waikato with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Turua Primary School
Turua · State full primary · Years 1–8
104 students
Waihi East School
Waihi · State contributing · Years 1–6
233 students
Glenview School (Hamilton)
Glenview · State contributing · Years 1–6
428 students
Taupo Intermediate
Hilltop · State intermediate · Years 7–8
504 students
Kuranui Primary School
Tirau · State contributing · Years 1–6
50 students
Pārāwai School
Parawai · State full primary · Years 1–8
246 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Kaihere School a good school?
Kaihere School has a Success Index (NZ) of 37.4 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 Kaihere School rank in Waikato?
Kaihere School is not ranked: schools need a published Equity Index (EQI) and at least 60 students to be ranked.
How many students attend Kaihere School?
Kaihere School had 46 students in 2026, a change of -16% over five years.
Is Kaihere School a primary school or a secondary school?
Kaihere School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Kaihere School?
There are 4 schools within 15 km of Kaihere School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.