Kihikihi School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Kihikihi, Waikato 3800 · Waipa District
#150 of 179 full primary schools in Waikato
#1360 of 1,559 nationally
About Kihikihi School
Kihikihi School is a state full primary located in Kihikihi, in the Waipa District territorial authority of Waikato, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 169 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 28.4 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 150th of 179 ranked full primary schools in Waikato. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (67th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (12th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 75.1%; 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%)524
- Roll size (10%)169
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)12.7%
- 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 Kihikihi School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 524
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 169
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 12.7%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 75.1%
- 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 Kihikihi School has changed over time.
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Schools near Kihikihi School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Waipa Christian School
Te Awamutu · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
111 students · 3.1 km away
Te Awamutu Intermediate
Te Awamutu · State intermediate · Years 7–8
531 students · 3.2 km away
Pekapekarau School
Te Awamutu · State contributing · Years 1–6
320 students · 4.4 km away
Te Awamutu Primary School
Te Awamutu · State contributing · Years 1–6
605 students · 4.5 km away
St Patrick's Catholic School (Te Awamutu)
Te Awamutu · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
253 students · 4.7 km away
Puahue School
Te Awamutu · State contributing · Years 1–6
159 students · 4.8 km away
Te Awamutu College
Te Awamutu · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,278 students · 5.2 km away
Te Wharekura o Nga Purapura o Te Aroha
Te Awamutu · State composite · Years 1–13
96 students · 5.4 km away
Pokuru School
Pokuru · State contributing · Years 1–6
145 students · 11 km away
Roto-O-Rangi School
Cambridge · State contributing · Years 1–6
92 students · 12 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Waikato with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
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113 students
Kopuarahi School
Thames · State full primary · Years 1–8
9 students
Whareorino School
Awakino · State full primary · Years 1–8
8 students
Waitomo Caves School
Waitomo Caves · State full primary · Years 1–8
31 students
Tauhara School
Tauhara · State contributing · Years 1–6
275 students
Tainui Full Primary School
Tokoroa · State full primary · Years 1–8
250 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Kihikihi School a good school?
Kihikihi School has a Success Index (NZ) of 28.4 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #150 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 Kihikihi School rank in Waikato?
Kihikihi School ranks #150 of 179 full primary schools in Waikato and #1360 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Kihikihi School?
Kihikihi School had 169 students in 2026, a change of +13% over five years.
Is Kihikihi School a primary school or a secondary school?
Kihikihi School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Kihikihi School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Kihikihi School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.