Overview
Kihikihi School is a state full primary school in Kihikihi, Waikato. It is a co-educational school. The school has 154 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 524 (high equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Waipa District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityWaipa District
RegionWaikato
Urban/RuralSmall urban area
Postcode3800
MoE School ID1776
Student Demographics
Total Roll154
European/Pakeha39%
Maori75.3%
Pacific9.1%
Asian7.1%
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 EQI524
National Avg463
Contexthigh equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)