Kimihia School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Huntly, Waikato 3740 · Waikato District
#153 of 179 full primary schools in Waikato
#1382 of 1,559 nationally
About Kimihia School
Kimihia School is a state full primary school located in Huntly, in the Waikato District territorial authority of Waikato, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 332 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 27.6 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 153rd of 179 ranked full primary schools in Waikato. Its strongest component is roll size (71th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (18th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 59%; pacific students 24.7%; international students 0%.
There are 7 schools in Huntly; Kimihia School ranks 4th of 7 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%)510
- Roll size (10%)332
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-2.8%
- 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 Kimihia School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 510
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 332
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -2.8%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 59%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 24.7%
- 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 Kimihia School has changed over time.
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Schools near Kimihia School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
St Anthony's Catholic School (Huntly)
Huntly · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
96 students · 1.1 km away
Huntly School (Waikato)
Huntly · State full primary · Years 1–8
185 students · 1.6 km away
Huntly West School
Huntly · State full primary · Years 1–8
114 students · 2.6 km away
Te Wharekura o Rākaumangamanga
Huntly · State composite · Years 1–13
400 students · 2.7 km away
Huntly College
Huntly · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
205 students · 2.7 km away
Ohinewai School
Ohinewai · State full primary · Years 1–8
138 students · 5.7 km away
Taupiri School
Taupiri · State full primary · Years 1–8
117 students · 8.0 km away
Ruawaro Combined School
Huntly · State full primary · Years 1–8
25 students · 12 km away
Orini Combined School
Taupiri · State full primary · Years 1–8
95 students · 13 km away
Ngaruawahia High School
Ngaruawahia · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
352 students · 13 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Waikato with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Te Kura o Tahaaroa
Te Kuiti · State full primary · Years 1–8
24 students
TKKM o Bernard Fergusson
Ngaruawahia · State full primary · Years 1–8
173 students
Deanwell School
Melville · State contributing · Years 1–6
375 students
Firth School
Matamata · State contributing · Years 1–6
232 students
Amisfield School
Tokoroa · State full primary · Years 1–8
143 students
Te Paina School
Mercer · State full primary · Years 1–8
62 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Kimihia School a good school?
Kimihia School has a Success Index (NZ) of 27.6 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #153 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 Kimihia School rank in Waikato?
Kimihia School ranks #153 of 179 full primary schools in Waikato and #1382 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Kimihia School?
Kimihia School had 332 students in 2026, a change of -3% over five years.
Is Kimihia School a primary school or a secondary school?
Kimihia School is classified as a full primary school covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Kimihia School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Kimihia School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.