Kaitaia Intermediate
45 North Road, Kaitaia · Northland
Composite score
Established
Below median
Rank #1,608 of scored NZ schools
In summary
Kaitaia Intermediate's 2024 ERO review found that outcomes for learners are improving, with a majority of students making accelerated progress by the end of Year 8 in 2023. The school has implemented clear schoolwide expectations and routines for teaching and learning, strengthening the school learning culture. However, raising student achievement to curriculum expectations in reading, writing and mathematics remains a significant challenge, particularly in reducing achievement disparity for boys and students with low attendance.
Best suited for
Students aged 11-13 in Kaitaia looking for a state-funded setting with an established ERO profile.
Is Kaitaia Intermediate a good school?
Kaitaia Intermediate scores 60/100 on the SchoolsNearMe composite — a weighted average of 5 axes (academic, outcomes, retention, wellbeing, trajectory). Below median nationally. The full breakdown is below; every input links to its source.
Strengths from the latest ERO report
- Implementation of clear schoolwide expectations and routines for teaching and learning creating stronger school learning culture
- Majority of students made accelerated progress by end of Year 8 in 2023
- School is giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi through focused actions supporting Māori learners to achieve educational success as Māori
Summary derived from ERO reports + audited financials + MoE records. Every claim links to its source — see data transparency at the bottom of this page.
Score breakdown
6 axes, each scored 0–100 on a national absolute scale. As at 2025.
standdowns 0.0/1k · suspensions 9.0/1k · exclusions 0.0/1k · near band median (n=539) · why? ▼ hide
-20.3% roll over 5yr (2020→2025) · bottom quartile of band (n=524) · why? ▼ hide
63/100 from ERO review 2024-09 · bottom quartile of band (n=544) · why? ▼ hide
⚠ Insufficient EQI-band peers (n<10) to compute per-axis percentile context. The score above is absolute; treat it as a single-school read rather than a peer comparison.
Real ERO composite (from the latest review): 63/100.
Latest ERO review
2024-09-18 · Shelley Booysen, ERO
- Outcomes for learners are improving; accelerating students' progress and achievement continues to remain a priority
- Raising student achievement to curriculum expectations in reading, writing and mathematics remains a significant challenge, in particular reducing disparity in boys' achievement and students with low attendance
- The greatest shift has been the implementation of clear schoolwide expectations and routines for teaching and learning, contributing to a stronger school learning culture
- Attendance rates have improved; however, meeting the Ministry of Education regular attendance targets remains a critical focus
- School leadership works collaboratively and strategically to improve outcomes for all learners with sustained focus on accelerating progress of learners at risk of underachievement
"Outcomes for learners are improving; accelerating students' progress and achievement continues to remain a priority."
Composite score across reviews
2 ERO reviews on file, 2022–2024. Click a point to read that review.
Audited financials
Year ended 2017 · Audit opinion: n/a
Total revenue
$2.48M
Surplus / (deficit)
+$7k
Net assets / equity
$0.59M
Discipline (age-standardised, per 1,000 students)
Stand-down = sent home temporarily. Suspension = formal investigation. Exclusion = removed from school. National averages shown for comparison.
Stand-downs · 2024
—
· NZ avg ~37
Suspensions · 2024
9.0
2 this year · NZ avg ~5
Exclusions · 2024
0.0
· NZ avg ~1.5
Government funding
Crown funding only (school operations + teacher salaries + property). Excludes locally-raised funds, international fees and trading income — those are in the audited financial report above.
Total Crown funding · 2022
$3.33M
Per-student funding · 2022
$16,929
2018
$2.1M
2019
$2.4M
2020
$2.8M
2021
$2.8M
2022
$3.3M
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- Māori 85.8%
- European/Pākehā 32.0%
- Pacific 10.7%
- Asian 5.6%
- Other / MELAA 0.5%
Location
45 North Road, Kaitaia. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Schools nearby
Within 15km, sorted by distance. Add any to compare with Kaitaia Intermediate.
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Frequently asked
Is Kaitaia Intermediate a good school?
Kaitaia Intermediate scores 60/100 on the SchoolsNearMe composite — a weighted average of 5 axes (academic, outcomes, retention, wellbeing, trajectory). Below median nationally. The full breakdown is below; every input links to its source.
What does the latest ERO review say?
ERO's 2024-09 review identified 5 key findings. Outcomes for learners are improving; accelerating students' progress and achievement continues to remain a priority
How do I enrol my child at Kaitaia Intermediate?
Contact the school directly on 09-4081490, email office@kaitaiaint.school.nz, or visit www.kis.net.nz. For state schools, check your home address against the school's enrolment zone — some schools are in-zone-only.
What are the fees?
Kaitaia Intermediate is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Kaitaia Intermediate has 197 students, with an EQI of 541 (higher socio-economic need).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Kaitaia Intermediate in 2024-09, signed by Shelley Booysen. 4 ERO reports are on file in our archive.
Data transparency
Every fact on this page links to its source. We never publish a claim without provenance — read our methodology for the full rules.
Sourced from
- ero.govt.nz
- web.archive.org
- schoolsdata.co.nz
- crimestats.co.nz