Waikite Valley School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Waikite Valley, Waikato 3077 · Rotorua District
#74 of 179 full primary schools in Waikato
#817 of 1,559 nationally
About Waikite Valley School
Waikite Valley School is a state full primary located in Waikite Valley, in the Rotorua District territorial authority of Waikato, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 86 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 52.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 74th of 179 ranked full primary schools in Waikato. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (59th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (24th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 23.3%; 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%)445
- Roll size (10%)86
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)4.4%
- 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 Waikite Valley School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 445
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 86
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 4.4%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 23.3%
- 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 Waikite Valley School has changed over time.
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Schools near Waikite Valley School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Ngakuru School
Ngakuru · State full primary · Years 1–8
56 students · 6.0 km away
Reporoa School
Reporoa · State contributing · Years 1–6
85 students · 13 km away
Reporoa College
Reporoa · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
207 students · 13 km away
Horohoro School
Horohoro · State full primary · Years 1–8
39 students · 14 km away
Mihi School
Reporoa · State contributing · Years 1–6
16 students · 15 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Waikato with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Whatawhata School
Whatawhata · State full primary · Years 1–8
280 students
Pukeoware School
Waiuku · State full primary · Years 1–8
169 students
Hikuai School
Hikuai · State full primary · Years 1–8
43 students
Leamington School
Leamington · State contributing · Years 1–6
507 students
Woodstock School
Fairfield · State contributing · Years 1–6
393 students
Te Rapa School
Te Rapa · State full primary · Years 1–8
546 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Waikite Valley School a good school?
Waikite Valley School has a Success Index (NZ) of 52.5 out of 100 (Top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #74 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 Waikite Valley School rank in Waikato?
Waikite Valley School ranks #74 of 179 full primary schools in Waikato and #817 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Waikite Valley School?
Waikite Valley School had 86 students in 2026, a change of +4% over five years.
Is Waikite Valley School a primary school or a secondary school?
Waikite Valley School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Waikite Valley School?
There are 5 schools within 15 km of Waikite Valley School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.