Schools in Kaiwaka
Northland · New Zealand
There is 1 school in and around Kaiwaka (Northland) — 1 primary. Kaiwaka 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.
1 school · refreshed from Education Counts 2026-07-12. Full methodology.
Schools in Kaiwaka 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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What the record says about Kaiwaka schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Kaiwaka School
Kaiwaka School's 2023 ERO review found some students are not achieving at age-appropriate literacy levels. A new literacy programme has been implemented and requires monitoring to ensure it meets all students' needs. The school has strong teacher-student relationships and demonstrates commitment to cultural responsiveness and its vision.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Kaiwaka schools
What schools are in Kaiwaka?
Kaiwaka has 1 school on our records (1 primary): Kaiwaka School. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Kaiwaka?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Kaiwaka School ranks highest among Kaiwaka schools (55/100). "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Kaiwaka?
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 Kaiwaka 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 Kaiwaka address.
Decile or EQI — how are Kaiwaka 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).