Waitomo Caves School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Waitomo Caves, Waikato 3977 · Waitomo District
About Waitomo Caves School
Waitomo Caves School is a state full primary located in Waitomo Caves, in the Waitomo District territorial authority of Waikato, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 31 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 19.8 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (55th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (9th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 67.7%; pacific students 9.7%; 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%)31
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)6.7%
- 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 Waitomo Caves 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
- 31
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 6.7%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 67.7%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 9.7%
- 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 Waitomo Caves School has changed over time.
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Schools near Waitomo Caves School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Te Wharekura o Maniapoto
Te Kuiti · State composite · Years 1–13
126 students · 6.0 km away
Te Kuiti Primary School
Te Kuiti · State full primary · Years 1–8
326 students · 8.7 km away
Te Kuiti High School
Te Kuiti · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
297 students · 8.8 km away
Pukenui School (Te Kuiti)
Te Kuiti · State full primary · Years 1–8
137 students · 10.0 km away
St Joseph's Catholic School (Te Kuiti)
Te Kuiti · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
69 students · 10.0 km away
Centennial Park School
Te Kuiti · State full primary · Years 1–8
75 students · 10 km away
Otorohanga South School
Otorohanga · State full primary · Years 1–8
331 students · 12 km away
Ōtorohanga College
Otorohanga · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
359 students · 12 km away
St Mary's Catholic School (Otorohanga)
Otorohanga · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
28 students · 12 km away
Ōtorohanga School
Otorohanga · State full primary · Years 1–8
108 students · 13 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Waikato with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Tainui Full Primary School
Tokoroa · State full primary · Years 1–8
250 students
Bankwood School
Chartwell · State contributing · Years 1–6
346 students
Kinohaku School
Taharoa · State full primary · Years 1–8
14 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 Waitomo Caves School a good school?
Waitomo Caves School has a Success Index (NZ) of 19.8 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 Waitomo Caves School rank in Waikato?
Waitomo Caves School is not ranked: schools need a published Equity Index (EQI) and at least 60 students to be ranked.
How many students attend Waitomo Caves School?
Waitomo Caves School had 31 students in 2026, a change of +7% over five years.
Is Waitomo Caves School a primary school or a secondary school?
Waitomo Caves School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Waitomo Caves School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Waitomo Caves School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.