Kimihia School
Tamihana Avenue, Huntly · Waikato
Composite score
Established
Below median
Rank #132 of scored NZ schools
Best suited for
Students aged 5-11 in Huntly looking for a state-funded setting with an established ERO profile.
Is Kimihia School a good school?
Based on the most recent Education Review Office report, Kimihia School scores 73/100 (Established) on our composite — below median of scored NZ schools. Trajectory has declined across recent review cycles. Read the underlying ERO report below for the full evidence.
Strengths from the latest ERO report
- The school is committed to Māori students succeeding as Māori, particularly through the ongoing commitment to build teacher capability and developing strong, reciprocal links to the local community.
- Learner wellbeing is consistently promoted and sustained through a holistic approach to the delivery of the health curriculum.
- Leaders collaboratively sustain a culture of relational trust.
Summary derived from ERO reports + audited financials + MoE records. Every claim links to its source — see data transparency at the bottom of this page.
Latest ERO review
2024-02-13 · Shelley Booysen, ERO
- An established senior leadership team continues in its role
- School is committed to Māori students succeeding as Māori through building teacher capability and developing strong, reciprocal links to the local community
- Learner wellbeing is consistently promoted through a holistic approach to health curriculum delivery
- Leaders collaboratively sustain a culture of relational trust
"The school is committed to Māori students succeeding as Māori, particularly through the ongoing commitment to build teacher capability and developing strong, reciprocal links to the local community."
Trajectory across review cycles
Year-over-year change per dimension based on consecutive ERO reviews.
Both reports affirm strong commitment to learner wellbeing, but the framing has shifted. The 2019 report emphasizes wellbeing as driven by inclusive culture and relational trust across the whole school environment, while the 2024 report narrows the focus to wellbeing being "consistently promoted through a holistic approach to health curriculum delivery." The broader advocacy for "holistic wellbeing in an inclusive environment" has become more curriculum-specific.
2019-04 → 2024-02 diff source
Both reports demonstrate the school's commitment to Māori student achievement, but with a shift in framing and emphasis. The 2019 report highlighted significant disparities in reading and writing for Māori compared to Pākehā learners, while actively closing achievement gaps. The 2024 report reframes the focus toward 'Māori students succeeding as Māori' through teacher capability and community partnerships, without reference to comparative achievement gaps, suggesting a more culturally-centered approach rather than gap-closure metrics.
2019-04 → 2024-02 diff source
Both reports maintain a strong commitment to equity, but the focus has shifted. The 2019 report emphasized demonstrated achievement gains and closing gaps across all groups, noting 'significant improvements in all three areas for all groups' and 'closing achievement gaps in reading, writing and boys' literacy.' The 2024 report reframes equity around Māori student success 'as Māori' through teacher capability and community partnerships, with broader language about supporting 'all students particularly those who are at risk of underachieving,' suggesting a pivot from measured gap-closure evidence to a more culturally affirming approach.
2019-04 → 2024-02 diff source
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Huntly West School
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Te Wharekura o Rākaumangamanga
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Huntly College
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Frequently asked
Is Kimihia School a good school?
Based on the most recent Education Review Office report, Kimihia School scores 73/100 (Established) on our composite — below median of scored NZ schools. Trajectory has declined across recent review cycles. Read the underlying ERO report below for the full evidence.
What does the latest ERO review say?
ERO's 2024-02 review identified 4 key findings. An established senior leadership team continues in its role
How do I enrol my child at Kimihia School?
Contact the school directly on 07-8287495, email office@kimihia.school.nz, or visit www.kimihia.school.nz. For state schools, check your home address against the school's enrolment zone — some schools are in-zone-only.
What are the fees?
Kimihia School is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Kimihia School has 356 students, with an EQI of 510 (higher socio-economic need).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Kimihia School in 2024-02, signed by Shelley Booysen. 3 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
- schoolsdata.co.nz
- crimestats.co.nz