Kaipaki School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Ohaupo, Waikato 3495 · Waipa District
#41 of 179 full primary schools in Waikato
#545 of 1,559 nationally
About Kaipaki School
Kaipaki School is a state full primary located in Ohaupo, in the Waipa District territorial authority of Waikato, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 136 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 63.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 41st of 179 ranked full primary schools in Waikato. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (77th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (37th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 12.5%; pacific students 5.1%; international students 0%.
There are 3 schools in Ohaupo; Kaipaki School ranks 1st of 3 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%)417
- Roll size (10%)136
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-5.1%
- 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 Kaipaki School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 417
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 136
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -5.1%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 12.5%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 5.1%
- 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 Kaipaki School has changed over time.
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Schools near Kaipaki School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
St Peter's School (Cambridge)
Cambridge · Private secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
1,223 students · 3.8 km away
Hautapu School
Hautapu · State full primary · Years 1–8
202 students · 4.6 km away
Ohaupo School
Ohaupo · State full primary · Years 1–8
218 students · 6.5 km away
Cambridge Middle School
Cambridge · State restricted composite (year 7-10) · Years 7–10
597 students · 6.7 km away
Cambridge School
Cambridge · State contributing · Years 1–6
429 students · 7.2 km away
Tamahere Model Country School
Tamahere · State contributing · Years 1–6
378 students · 7.4 km away
Cambridge East School
Cambridge · State contributing · Years 1–6
369 students · 7.5 km away
Cambridge High School
Cambridge · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,743 students · 7.5 km away
St Peter's Catholic School (Cambridge)
Cambridge · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
202 students · 7.6 km away
Waikato Montessori Education Centre
Hamilton · Private full primary · Years 1–8
59 students · 7.8 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Waikato with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Newstead Model School
Newstead · State contributing · Years 1–6
152 students
Ngahinapouri School
Ngahinapouri · State full primary · Years 1–8
192 students
Cambridge East School
Cambridge · State contributing · Years 1–6
369 students
Te Kowhai School
Te Kowhai · State full primary · Years 1–8
314 students
Berkley Normal Middle School
Hillcrest · State restricted composite (year 7-10) · Years 7–10
770 students
Gordonton School
Gordonton · State full primary · Years 1–8
254 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Kaipaki School a good school?
Kaipaki School has a Success Index (NZ) of 63.3 out of 100 (Top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #41 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 Kaipaki School rank in Waikato?
Kaipaki School ranks #41 of 179 full primary schools in Waikato and #545 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Kaipaki School?
Kaipaki School had 136 students in 2026, a change of -5% over five years.
Is Kaipaki School a primary school or a secondary school?
Kaipaki School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Kaipaki School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Kaipaki School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.