Kinohaku School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Taharoa, Waikato 3988 · Waitomo District
About Kinohaku School
Kinohaku School is a state full primary located in Taharoa, in the Waitomo District territorial authority of Waikato, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 14 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 17.2 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 (2th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 92.9%; 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%)526
- Roll size (10%)14
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-41.2%
- 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 Kinohaku School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 526
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 14
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -41.2%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 92.9%
- 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 Kinohaku School has changed over time.
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Schools near Kinohaku School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Te Kura o Tahaaroa
Te Kuiti · State full primary · Years 1–8
24 students · 7.9 km away
Kawhia School
Kawhia · State full primary · Years 1–8
58 students · 11 km away
Hauturu School
Hauturu · State full primary · Years 1–8
23 students · 11 km away
Piripiri School
Te Kuiti · State full primary · Years 1–8
13 students · 12 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Waikato with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Waitomo Caves School
Waitomo Caves · State full primary · Years 1–8
31 students
Tainui Full Primary School
Tokoroa · State full primary · Years 1–8
250 students
Bankwood School
Chartwell · State contributing · Years 1–6
346 students
Whareorino School
Awakino · State full primary · Years 1–8
8 students
David Henry School
Tokoroa · State contributing · Years 1–6
153 students
Waipa School
Ngaruawahia · State full primary · Years 1–8
348 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Kinohaku School a good school?
Kinohaku School has a Success Index (NZ) of 17.2 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 Kinohaku School rank in Waikato?
Kinohaku School is not ranked: schools need a published Equity Index (EQI) and at least 60 students to be ranked.
How many students attend Kinohaku School?
Kinohaku School had 14 students in 2026, a change of -41% over five years.
Is Kinohaku School a primary school or a secondary school?
Kinohaku School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Kinohaku School?
There are 4 schools within 15 km of Kinohaku School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.