New ZealandWaikatoHuntlyKimihia School

Kimihia School

StateFull PrimaryCo-Educational
Huntly, Waikato · Small urban area
office@kimihia.school.nz 07-8287495
Roll311enrolled students
EQI510+55 vs avg 455
TypeFull PrimaryState
ZoneYesZoned school
School Snapshot
State
Full Primary · Co-Educational
EQI510
vs National+55 (avg 455)
Roll311
ZoneZoned
SettingSmall urban area
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Kimihia School

Key Indicators

How this school compares to national averages

Nat. avg: 463
510+47
Equity Index (EQI)
Nat. avg: 334
311
Total Roll
Nat. avg: 32%
58.5%+26.5pp
Māori Students
Nat. avg: 11.8%
26%+14.2pp
Pacific Students
Zoned
Enrolment Scheme
State
Authority
Co-Educational
Co-Ed Status

Overview

Kimihia School is a state full primary school in Huntly, Waikato. It is a co-educational school. The school has 311 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 510 (high equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Waikato District territorial authority.

Source: Ministry of Education (2026)

Key Facts

AuthorityState
School TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityWaikato District
RegionWaikato
Urban/RuralSmall urban area
Postcode3740
MoE School ID1777

Student Demographics

Total Roll311
European/Pakeha46.9%
Maori58.5%
Pacific26%
Asian10%

Ethnicity Distribution

European/Pakeha
46.9%
Maori
58.5%
Pacific
26%
Asian
10%
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 EQI510
National Avg463
Contexthigh equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)