Schools in Kaitaia
Northland · New Zealand
There are 12 schools in and around Kaitaia (Northland) — 9 primary, 1 intermediate, 2 secondary. TKKM o Tūtūtarakihi 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.
12 schools · refreshed from Education Counts 2026-07-12. Full methodology.
Browse Kaitaia schools by suburb
4 Kaitaia suburbs have their own schools page.
Schools in Kaitaia 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.
- 1TKKM o Tūtūtarakihi
Kaitaia · Full Primary · 30 students · EQI 510+ (most disadvantaged)
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Wellbeing100Trajectory76ERO review85 - View profile →
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Academic77Outcomes3Retention83Wellbeing100Trajectory73ERO review75 - View profile →
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Wellbeing82Trajectory25ERO review63 - View profile →
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Wellbeing0Trajectory100ERO review77 - View profile →
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Wellbeing49Trajectory25ERO review79 - View profile →
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Academic66Outcomes23Retention67Wellbeing28Trajectory38ERO review81 - 9Kaingaroa School (Kaitaia)
Kaingaroa · Full Primary · 121 students · EQI 475–509
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Wellbeing0Trajectory28ERO review82 - View profile →
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More schools in Kaitaia
These schools don't yet have a composite score (often small rolls or limited scored data). Their full source-linked profiles are still available.
- Te Hapua School Full Primary · 18 students
What the record says about Kaitaia schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Peria School
Peria School, a full primary in Kaitaia with a roll of 81, achieved a composite score of 75 in its March 2024 ERO review. The school demonstrates refined practices promoting learner wellbeing and a collaborative culture based on strong relationships among staff, whānau and hapū, with approximately 44 percent of learners identifying as Māori. ERO and the school are working together to evaluate the effectiveness of school-wide initiatives to increase learners' progress and achievement in mathematics.
Full source-linked profile →Pompallier Catholic School
Pompallier Catholic School's Board of Trustees attested to meeting regulatory and legislative requirements as of September 2023, with board administration and curriculum requirements confirmed in the May 2023 board assurance review. No composite score was assigned in this review type.
Full source-linked profile →Kaitaia Intermediate
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.
Full source-linked profile →Ngataki School
Ngataki School's 2023 ERO review found the school has established partnerships with local experts and organisations who share Mātauranga, creating authentic learning opportunities for all students. The school has integrated iwi curriculum and Mātauranga into the school space. The school achieved a composite score of 77.
Full source-linked profile →Kaitaia School
Kaitaia School demonstrates strong leadership that continuously reflects on student achievement and prioritises wellbeing, supported by reo Rua classes and trauma-informed practices. The school has developed its 'Learning for Keeps' curriculum focused on care but recognises the need to strengthen academic offerings alongside supporting an increasing number of students with learning difficulties and behavioural needs. With a composite score of 79, the school shows commitment to innovative solutions for engaging all learners.
Full source-linked profile →Kaitaia College
Kaitaia College's Board of Trustees confirmed meeting all regulatory and legislative requirements as of October 2023, with board administration and curriculum compliance verified in the April 2024 board assurance review. No composite score data is currently available.
Full source-linked profile →Kaingaroa School (Kaitaia)
Kaingaroa School is successfully increasing equitable and excellent outcomes for its students, with most achieving at expected national curriculum levels in reading and mathematics. Effective systems identify and support students needing accelerated learning, and Māori students show positive upward trajectory in mathematics and literacy. The school's composite score is 82.
Full source-linked profile →Oturu School
Oturu School's November 2024 board assurance review confirmed the board has met all regulatory and legislative requirements as of August 2024, with board administration and curriculum requirements confirmed. No composite score data is currently available for this school.
Full source-linked profile →Pamapuria School
Pamapuria School's board attested to meeting all regulatory and legislative requirements as of June 2023, with compliance confirmed across board administration and curriculum requirements. The school had no composite score assigned at the time of this review.
Full source-linked profile →Te Hapua School
Te Hapua School is a Years 1-8 school with all Māori students, located beside Parengarenga Harbour. The school has established partnerships with local experts and organisations to create authentic learning opportunities and is embedding iwi curriculum and Mātauranga into the school. Leadership is committed to the school vision, with a composite score of 78 from the 2023 ERO review.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Kaitaia schools
What schools are in Kaitaia?
Kaitaia has 12 schools on our records (9 primary, 1 intermediate, 2 secondary): Kaitaia College, TKKM o Tūtūtarakihi, Kaingaroa School (Kaitaia), Kaitaia Intermediate, Kaitaia School, Ngataki School, Oturu School, Pamapuria School, Peria School, Pompallier Catholic School, Te Hapua School, TKKM o Pukemiro. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Kaitaia?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — TKKM o Tūtūtarakihi ranks highest among Kaitaia schools (90/100). On NCEA and University Entrance results, Kaitaia 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 Kaitaia?
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 Kaitaia 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 Kaitaia address.
Decile or EQI — how are Kaitaia 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).