Schools in Kaikohe
Northland · New Zealand
There are 14 schools in and around Kaikohe (Northland) — 8 primary, 1 intermediate, 4 secondary. Waima School is the highest-scoring on the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite, which compares every school against its EQI peer group. Each profile is source-linked to Education Counts, ERO and the Ministry of Education.
14 schools · refreshed from Education Counts 2026-07-12. Full methodology.
Browse Kaikohe schools by suburb
5 Kaikohe suburbs have their own schools page.
Schools in Kaikohe ranked by value-added score
The SchoolsNearMe composite scores every level against its EQI peer group, so it surfaces schools that get the most out of their students — not just the most advantaged intake. How it's calculated.
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Wellbeing100Trajectory59ERO review82 - 2Te Kura o Ōmanaia
Omanaia · Full Primary · 64 students · EQI 510+ (most disadvantaged)
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Wellbeing100Trajectory74ERO review72 - 3Tautoro School
Kaikohe · Full Primary · 165 students · EQI 510+ (most disadvantaged)
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Wellbeing90Trajectory76ERO review75 - View profile →
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Wellbeing100Trajectory44ERO review83 - View profile →
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Wellbeing100Trajectory48ERO review80 - View profile →
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Wellbeing100Trajectory21ERO review76 - 7Northland College Teen Parent Unit
Kaikohe · Teen Parent Unit · — students · EQI 510+ (most disadvantaged)
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Academic64Outcomes—Retention80Wellbeing100Trajectory43ERO review53 - View profile →
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Wellbeing100Trajectory36ERO review63 - View profile →
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Wellbeing60Trajectory85ERO review67 - View profile →
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Academic66Outcomes—Retention60Wellbeing100Trajectory34ERO review64 - View profile →
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Wellbeing61Trajectory36ERO review81 - View profile →
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Academic82Outcomes3Retention71Wellbeing96Trajectory36ERO review86 - 13Opononi Area School
Omapere · Composite · 155 students · EQI 510+ (most disadvantaged)
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Academic48Outcomes3Retention75Wellbeing26Trajectory73ERO review38 - View profile →
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Academic44Outcomes7Retention51Wellbeing0Trajectory51ERO review72
What the record says about Kaikohe schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Waima School
Waima School is a full primary school in Kaikohe, Tai Tokerau, with a roll of 46 students. The April 2024 ERO review found the school creates a learning environment that promotes shared values and positive engagement, with an experienced teaching team who work well together with shared understanding of effective practices. Staff are committed to improving outcomes for all students through an inclusive, responsive curriculum.
Full source-linked profile →Te Kura o Ōmanaia
Te Kura o Ōmanaia is a full primary school serving 64 students in Omanaia, Kaikohe. The school creates an environment grounded in aroha, manaakitanga and whanaungatanga, where students develop confidence in relationships, take responsibility as tuakana and taina, and grow with high expectations. Professional growth cycles for leadership and teaching staff are in early implementation stages with variable quality. The school achieved a composite score of 72 in its May 2024 ERO review.
Full source-linked profile →Kaikohe West School
Kaikohe West School is a contributing school in Kaikohe with a roll of 176. The school is currently subject to a limited statutory manager intervention from the Ministry of Education. The board's 2023 assurance review confirmed that regulatory, legislative, curriculum and board administration requirements were met as of November 2022.
Full source-linked profile →Pakaraka School
Pakaraka School had a board assurance review in May 2024. The board has attested to meeting regulatory and legislative requirements across all six domains (Board Administration, Curriculum, Health/Safety/Welfare, Personnel, Finance, and Assets). The school has been identified as requiring a schedule of regular policy review to ensure compliance, and school policies are not readily accessible to the school community or board members. The school currently has active limited statutory manager support from the Ministry of Education.
Full source-linked profile →Kaikohe East School
Kaikohe East School demonstrates a strong school-wide commitment to te reo Māori, tikanga and mātauranga Māori, particularly through te ao Māori learning focused on Ngāpuhitanga. The school promotes wellbeing through respectful relationships and prioritises an inclusive learning environment responsive to diverse student needs. The ERO review from August 2023 identified these commitments to cultural identity and inclusive practice as key strengths.
Full source-linked profile →Northland College Teen Parent Unit
Northland College Teen Parent Unit is a purpose-built facility in Kaikohe providing support and mentoring for teen parents. The unit has established systems aligned to the host school, with strong community connections and agencies supporting families. Tikānga Māori underpins the vision and operations throughout the unit, with a composite score of 53.
Full source-linked profile →Kaikohe Intermediate
Kaikohe Intermediate's 2023 ERO review found ākonga are supported to achieve success with a strong sense of identity through learning te reo o Ngāpuhi, tikanga, whakapapa and histories. Kaiako are committed to developing culturally responsive teaching practices, and the school has well-established connections with Māori whānau, hapū and iwi. The school is currently subject to active limited statutory manager intervention from the Ministry of Education.
Full source-linked profile →Oromahoe School
Oromahoe School's board has attested to meeting regulatory and legislative requirements across all key governance areas as of November 2022, with curriculum and administration requirements confirmed. The school is currently operating under a limited statutory manager intervention from the Ministry of Education. The most recent ERO board assurance review was conducted in August 2023.
Full source-linked profile →Kaikohe Christian School
Kaikohe Christian School is implementing Te Ara Huarau to focus on literacy and reading/writing achievement, with strategic priorities in Assessment for Learning professional development and raising achievement in writing and mathematics. Strengths include staff collaboration, commitment to assessing achievement data to respond to students' learning needs, and good resourcing for learning. The Board of Trustees regularly reviews student attendance, achievement, and progress.
Full source-linked profile →Ohaeawai School
Ohaeawai School is a contributing school in Kaikohe with 152 students. A board assurance review in August 2023 confirmed the board had met regulatory, legislative, and curriculum requirements as of April 2023.
Full source-linked profile →TKKM o Kaikohe
TKKM o Kaikohe's 2019 ERO review found students confidently advance their talents toward high achievement in a nurturing environment that fosters iwi identity and Ngāpuhi connections. Te reo Māori is a high priority with a comprehensive strategy to raise quality, and students develop effective communication skills in te reo with targeted oral language support. The school's holistic approach supports student development through strong care and concern from staff.
Full source-linked profile →Opononi Area School
Opononi Area School is at initial stages of addressing areas identified in its October 2022 review, with ongoing Ministry of Education support including active limited statutory manager intervention. The school maintains a positive, settled environment where learners are on task and respectful, though Years 11-13 NCEA results declined significantly in 2022 and attendance levels remain low. Composite score: 38.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Kaikohe schools
What schools are in Kaikohe?
Kaikohe has 14 schools on our records (8 primary, 1 intermediate, 4 secondary): Northland College, Opononi Area School, Northland College Teen Parent Unit, Kaikohe East School, Kaikohe Intermediate, Kaikohe West School, Ohaeawai School, Te Kura o Ōmanaia, Oromahoe School, Pakaraka School, Waima School, Kaikohe Christian School, and more. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Kaikohe?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Waima School ranks highest among Kaikohe schools (83/100). On NCEA and University Entrance results, Northland College leads the local secondary schools. "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Kaikohe?
Many New Zealand state schools operate an enrolment zone (home zone), so your home address — not just the suburb — determines which in-zone state schools you can enrol at. Living in Kaikohe does not guarantee a place at any particular school. Check each school's current zone with the school directly or use our by-address tool to see which schools cover a specific Kaikohe address.
Decile or EQI — how are Kaikohe schools rated for socio-economic need?
New Zealand replaced the decile system with the Equity Index (EQI) in 2023. A lower EQI means a more socio-economically advantaged community; a higher EQI means greater need. EQI is a funding tool, not a quality measure — a high-EQI school can outperform a low-EQI one. The SchoolsNearMe composite controls for EQI so a school serving a more disadvantaged community isn't unfairly penalised.
Source data: Education Counts (NCEA, retention, destinations, discipline, funding) · Ministry of Education (roll, EQI, identity) · Education Review Office (reviews).