New ZealandBay of PlentyWestern HeightsKaitao Intermediate

Kaitao Intermediate

StateIntermediateCo-Educational
Western Heights, Bay of Plenty · Large urban area
office@kaitao.school.nz 07-3483687
Roll253enrolled students
EQI540+85 vs avg 455
TypeIntermediateState
ZoneNoOpen enrolment
School Snapshot
State
Intermediate · Co-Educational
EQI540
vs National+85 (avg 455)
Roll253
ZoneOpen enrolment
SettingLarge urban area
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Kaitao Intermediate

Key Indicators

How this school compares to national averages

Nat. avg: 463
540+77
Equity Index (EQI)
Nat. avg: 334
253
Total Roll
Nat. avg: 32%
80.6%+48.6pp
Māori Students
Nat. avg: 11.8%
13.8%+2pp
Pacific Students
Open
Enrolment Scheme
State
Authority
Co-Educational
Co-Ed Status

Overview

Kaitao Intermediate is a state intermediate school in Western Heights, Bay of Plenty. It is a co-educational school. The school has 253 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 540 (high equity need). The school does not have an enrolment scheme. It is located in the Rotorua District territorial authority.

Source: Ministry of Education (2026)

Key Facts

AuthorityState
School TypeIntermediate
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityRotorua District
RegionBay of Plenty
Urban/RuralLarge urban area
Postcode3015
MoE School ID1761

Student Demographics

Total Roll253
European/Pakeha34.4%
Maori80.6%
Pacific13.8%
Asian5.5%

Ethnicity Distribution

European/Pakeha
34.4%
Maori
80.6%
Pacific
13.8%
Asian
5.5%
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 EQI540
National Avg463
Contexthigh equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)