Te Kuiti Primary School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Te Kuiti, Waikato 3941 · Waitomo District
#121 of 179 full primary schools in Waikato
#1096 of 1,559 nationally
About Te Kuiti Primary School
Te Kuiti Primary School is a state full primary located in Te Kuiti, in the Waitomo District territorial authority of Waikato, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 326 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 40.5 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 121st of 179 ranked full primary schools in Waikato. Its strongest component is roll size (70th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (28th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 49.1%; pacific students 10.1%; international students 0%.
There are 8 schools in Te Kuiti; Te Kuiti Primary School ranks 2nd of 8 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%)489
- Roll size (10%)326
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)0%
- 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 Te Kuiti Primary School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 489
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 326
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 0%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 49.1%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 10.1%
- 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 Te Kuiti Primary School has changed over time.
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Schools near Te Kuiti Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Te Kuiti High School
Te Kuiti · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
297 students · 526 m away
St Joseph's Catholic School (Te Kuiti)
Te Kuiti · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
69 students · 1.3 km away
Pukenui School (Te Kuiti)
Te Kuiti · State full primary · Years 1–8
137 students · 1.4 km away
Centennial Park School
Te Kuiti · State full primary · Years 1–8
75 students · 1.5 km away
Te Wharekura o Maniapoto
Te Kuiti · State composite · Years 1–13
126 students · 4.1 km away
Rangitoto School
Rangitoto · State full primary · Years 1–8
20 students · 8.7 km away
Waitomo Caves School
Waitomo Caves · State full primary · Years 1–8
31 students · 8.7 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Waikato with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Waimata School
Waihi · State contributing · Years 1–6
36 students
Motumaoho School
Motumaoho · State contributing · Years 1–6
32 students
Aka Aka School
Aka Aka · State full primary · Years 1–8
50 students
Piripiri School
Te Kuiti · State full primary · Years 1–8
13 students
Springdale School
Waitoa · State full primary · Years 1–8
34 students
Coroglen School
Whitianga · State full primary · Years 1–8
30 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Te Kuiti Primary School a good school?
Te Kuiti Primary School has a Success Index (NZ) of 40.5 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #121 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 Te Kuiti Primary School rank in Waikato?
Te Kuiti Primary School ranks #121 of 179 full primary schools in Waikato and #1096 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Te Kuiti Primary School?
Te Kuiti Primary School had 326 students in 2026, a change of +0% over five years.
Is Te Kuiti Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Te Kuiti Primary School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Te Kuiti Primary School?
There are 7 schools within 15 km of Te Kuiti Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.