Kio Kio School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Kio Kio, Waikato 3974 · Ōtorohanga District
#88 of 179 full primary schools in Waikato
#918 of 1,559 nationally
About Kio Kio School
Kio Kio School is a state full primary located in Kio Kio, in the Ōtorohanga District territorial authority of Waikato, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 158 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 48.2 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 88th of 179 ranked full primary schools in Waikato. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (66th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (42th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 25.9%; pacific students 2.5%; 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%)464
- Roll size (10%)158
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)23.7%
- 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 Kio Kio School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 464
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 158
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 23.7%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 25.9%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 2.5%
- 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 Kio Kio School has changed over time.
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Schools near Kio Kio School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Ōtorohanga School
Otorohanga · State full primary · Years 1–8
108 students · 5.4 km away
St Mary's Catholic School (Otorohanga)
Otorohanga · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
28 students · 6.3 km away
Ōtorohanga College
Otorohanga · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
359 students · 6.5 km away
Otorohanga South School
Otorohanga · State full primary · Years 1–8
331 students · 7.0 km away
Ōtewā School
Otorohanga · State full primary · Years 1–8
56 students · 7.5 km away
Maihiihi School
Maihiihi · State full primary · Years 1–8
37 students · 11 km away
Korakonui School
Korakonui · State full primary · Years 1–8
169 students · 12 km away
Pokuru School
Pokuru · State contributing · Years 1–6
145 students · 12 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Waikato with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Pukeatua School
Pukeatua · State full primary · Years 1–8
100 students
Silverdale Normal School
Hillcrest · State contributing · Years 1–6
412 students
Horotiu School
Horotiu · State full primary · Years 1–8
213 students
Moanataiari School
Moanataiari · State full primary · Years 1–8
136 students
Netherton School
Netherton · State full primary · Years 1–8
138 students
Ngutunui School
Puketotara · State full primary · Years 1–8
42 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Kio Kio School a good school?
Kio Kio School has a Success Index (NZ) of 48.2 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #88 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 Kio Kio School rank in Waikato?
Kio Kio School ranks #88 of 179 full primary schools in Waikato and #918 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Kio Kio School?
Kio Kio School had 158 students in 2026, a change of +24% over five years.
Is Kio Kio School a primary school or a secondary school?
Kio Kio School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Kio Kio School?
There are 8 schools within 15 km of Kio Kio School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.