Whitikahu School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Whitikahu, Waikato 3792 · Waikato District
About Whitikahu School
Whitikahu School is a state full primary school located in Whitikahu, in the Waikato District territorial authority of Waikato, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 57 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 43.1 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (48th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (17th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 21.1%; 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%)458
- Roll size (10%)57
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-45.5%
- 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 Whitikahu School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 458
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 57
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -45.5%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 21.1%
- 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 Whitikahu School has changed over time.
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Schools near Whitikahu School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Orini Combined School
Taupiri · State full primary · Years 1–8
95 students · 6.8 km away
Gordonton School
Gordonton · State full primary · Years 1–8
254 students · 7.0 km away
Tauhei Combined School
Tauhei · State contributing · Years 1–6
63 students · 7.4 km away
Puketaha School
Puketaha · State full primary · Years 1–8
304 students · 12 km away
Horsham Downs School
Horsham Downs · State full primary · Years 1–8
385 students · 13 km away
Rototuna Junior High School
Rototuna · State secondary (year 7-10) · Years 7–13
1,371 students · 14 km away
Rototuna Senior High School
Rototuna · State secondary (year 11-15)
1,008 students · 14 km away
Motumaoho School
Motumaoho · State contributing · Years 1–6
32 students · 14 km away
Taupiri School
Taupiri · State full primary · Years 1–8
117 students · 14 km away
Te Totara Primary School
Rototuna North · State contributing · Years 1–6
743 students · 14 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Waikato with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Ōpoutere School
Whangamata · State full primary · Years 1–8
117 students
Pukete School
Pukete · State contributing · Years 1–6
424 students
Tahuna School
Tahuna · State contributing · Years 1–6
84 students
Glen Massey School
Glen Massey · State full primary · Years 1–8
126 students
Lichfield School
Lichfield · State contributing · Years 1–6
95 students
Matatoki School
Matatoki · State full primary · Years 1–8
86 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Whitikahu School a good school?
Whitikahu School has a Success Index (NZ) of 43.1 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 Whitikahu School rank in Waikato?
Whitikahu School is not ranked: schools need a published Equity Index (EQI) and at least 60 students to be ranked.
How many students attend Whitikahu School?
Whitikahu School had 57 students in 2026, a change of -45% over five years.
Is Whitikahu School a primary school or a secondary school?
Whitikahu School is classified as a full primary school covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Whitikahu School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Whitikahu School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.