Overview
Kaitaia College is a state secondary (year 9-15) school in Kaitaia, Northland. It is a co-educational school. The school has 759 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 522 (high equity need). The school does not have an enrolment scheme. It is located in the Far North District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeSecondary (Year 9-15)
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityFar North District
RegionNorthland
Urban/RuralSmall urban area
Postcode0441
MoE School ID3
Student Demographics
Total Roll759
European/Pakeha42.4%
Maori77.6%
Pacific10.5%
Asian3.3%
Ethnicity Distribution
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Equity Index (EQI)
The Equity Index replaced the decile system in 2023. It measures the socio-economic context of a school's student community. A higher EQI indicates greater equity need (more disadvantaged). The national average is approximately 463.
School EQI522
National Avg463
Contexthigh equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)