Schools in Te Kuiti
Waikato · New Zealand
There are 8 schools in and around Te Kuiti (Waikato) — 6 primary, 2 secondary. Centennial Park 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.
8 schools · refreshed from Education Counts 2026-07-12. Full methodology.
Schools in Te Kuiti 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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76
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing100Trajectory63ERO review62 - View profile →
65
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing64Trajectory50ERO review75 - View profile →
56
/ 100 composite
Academic69Outcomes1Retention78Wellbeing100Trajectory46ERO review76 - View profile →
53
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing51Trajectory0ERO review87 - 5Te Kuiti High School
Te Kuiti · Secondary (Year 9-15) · 300 students · EQI 510+ (most disadvantaged)
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/ 100 composite
Academic62Outcomes16Retention62Wellbeing33Trajectory69ERO review39 - View profile →
37
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing0Trajectory37ERO review70
More schools in Te Kuiti
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 Kura o Tahaaroa Full Primary · 25 students
- Piripiri School Full Primary · 10 students
What the record says about Te Kuiti schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Te Kuiti High School
Te Kuiti High School received a Te Ara Huarau review in July 2024. The school is currently operating under limited statutory manager intervention. Key findings show decreasing NCEA achievement rates and attendance across all year levels, with significant disparities for Māori students. Strengths include committed leadership focused on improvement, developing collaborative teaching and learning systems, and strong community support. The school has a composite score of 39.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Te Kuiti schools
What schools are in Te Kuiti?
Te Kuiti has 8 schools on our records (6 primary, 2 secondary): Te Kuiti High School, Centennial Park School, Te Wharekura o Maniapoto, Piripiri School, Pukenui School (Te Kuiti), St Joseph's Catholic School (Te Kuiti), Te Kura o Tahaaroa, Te Kuiti Primary School. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Te Kuiti?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Centennial Park School ranks highest among Te Kuiti schools (76/100). On NCEA and University Entrance results, Te Kuiti High School 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 Te Kuiti?
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 Te Kuiti 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 Te Kuiti address.
Decile or EQI — how are Te Kuiti 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).