Kaiti School
Contributing · State
- Year levels
- 1–6
- Total roll
- 410
- Enrolment zone
- Yes
- Gender
- Co-Educational
Where is it, and how do I get in touch?
- Address
- 517 Wainui Road, Kaiti, Gisborne
- Territorial authority
- Gisborne District
- Phone
- 06-8677831
- office@kaiti.school.nz
- Website
- http://www.kaiti.school.nz
- Directions
- Get directions
Other schools nearby: schools in Gisborne
Can my child go here?
This school has an enrolment scheme, so a place is not open to every address. How enrolment zones work
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Zone boundaries shown here are approximate. Ministry of Education data warns these boundaries do not have high spatial precision and can place neighbouring addresses on different sides of a line. This is not a confirmation of enrolment eligibility — always confirm directly with the school. Zone geometry also does not reflect enrolment priority rules (siblings, special character categories, ballots) — it shows the mapped boundary only.
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Source: Ministry of Education, CC BY 3.0 NZ
What would the day look like?
The practical things this school states on its own website — the hours, the uniform, the term dates, and how children get there. These are the school’s own words, not the Ministry’s record and not ERO’s.
Quoted from this school’s own website, as we read it on 13 August 2026. A web page carries no date of its own, so that is the day we read it — not a statement that any of this is still the case. Each line quotes the words it came from.
- Uniform
- Required
The Kaiti Uniform is compulsory for years 1-8.
- Required
What is on offer beyond the classroom?
The sports, arts, clubs and groups this school names on its own website. Not a complete list of what any school offers, and not a count — a school that names more here has written more down, which is not the same as doing more.
Quoted from this school’s own website, as we read it on 13 August 2026. A web page carries no date of its own, so that is the day we read it — not a statement that any of this is still the case. Each line quotes the words it came from.
- On offer
- soccer
We have enjoyed a successful season fielding 7 soccer teams and registering year 7-8 students into the Intermediate soccer league.
- hockey
This year, hockey has continued to grow immensely across the school, with an incredible nine teams taking the turf.
- basketball academy
This is the second year our basketball academy has been running.
- rugby
Their commitment to mastering the basics of rugby
- Kaiti Swimming Academy
Kaiti Swimming Academy started in 2013
- netball academy
Our netball academy is now in its fifth year.
- KAPA HAKA
KAPA HAKA whakataetae:
- soccer
Who goes here?
Ethnicity breakdown of the total roll, shown as context. Not ranked, and not compared against any average.
- European
- 33
- Māori
- 370
- Pacific
- 55
- Asian
- 4
- MELAA
- 0
- Other
- 4
- International
- 0
Roll by year level and age
Shown as context, not ranked, not compared to any average. As at 30 June 2026, from the same annual return as the roll count above.
| Māori | Pacific | Asian | MELAA | Other | European/ Pākehā | International students | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 01 | 41 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 47 |
| Year 02 | 51 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 57 |
| Year 03 | 68 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 73 |
| Year 04 | 50 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 55 |
| Year 05 | 59 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 62 |
| Year 06 | 53 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 61 |
| Year 07 | 33 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 37 |
| Year 08 | 23 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
| Total | 378 | 44 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 416 |
| Māori | Pacific | Asian | MELAA | Other | European/ Pākehā | International students | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age 05 | 33 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 36 |
| Age 06 | 55 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 63 |
| Age 07 | 69 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 75 |
| Age 08 | 50 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 55 |
| Age 09 | 63 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 66 |
| Age 10 | 51 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 59 |
| Age 11 | 29 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 32 |
| Age 12 | 23 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25 |
| Age 13 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Total | 378 | 44 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 416 |
Source: Education Counts, Ministry of Education, CC BY 4.0
Student engagement
Age-standardised stand-down rate per 1,000 students — 2024
56.2%
| Kaiti School | 56.2% |
|---|---|
| Gisborne Region | 31.7% |
| Contributing | 35.6% |
| State | 40.2% |
| New Zealand | 37.1% |
Trend and demographic breakdown
| Female | 26.5% |
|---|---|
| Male | 89.6% |
| Māori | 63.4% |
| Pacific | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
| Other | 0% |
| European/Pākehā | 0% |
| Total | 56.2% |
Source: Education Counts, Ministry of Education, CC BY 4.0 — Table 2: Comparison stand-down rates data (2024)
Age-standardised suspension rate per 1,000 students — 2024
0%
| Kaiti School | 0% |
|---|---|
| Gisborne Region | 3.3% |
| Contributing | 3.5% |
| State | 4.5% |
| New Zealand | 4.1% |
Trend and demographic breakdown
| Female | 0% |
|---|---|
| Male | 0% |
| Māori | 0% |
| Pacific | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
| Other | 0% |
| European/Pākehā | 0% |
| Total | 0% |
Source: Education Counts, Ministry of Education, CC BY 4.0 — Table 2: Comparison suspension rates data (2024)
Age-standardised exclusion rate per 1,000 students — 2024
0%
| Kaiti School | 0% |
|---|---|
| Gisborne Region | 0.8% |
| Contributing | 1.5% |
| State | 1.9% |
| New Zealand | 1.8% |
Trend and demographic breakdown
| Female | 0% |
|---|---|
| Male | 0% |
| Māori | 0% |
| Pacific | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
| Other | 0% |
| European/Pākehā | 0% |
| Total | 0% |
Source: Education Counts, Ministry of Education, CC BY 4.0 — Table 2: Comparison exclusion data (2024)
About the school
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 535
- Boarding
- No
- Language of instruction
- Some students taught in te reo Māori
- Urban / rural
- Large urban area
- Date opened
- 3 February 1907
The Equity Index is used by the Ministry to allocate equity funding. It describes the socio-economic barriers a school’s students face, not how good the school is. How the Equity Index works
What did ERO find?
The Education Review Office reviews every school and publishes what it finds in full. We quote ERO’s report here, section by section, in ERO’s own words and order, and link to it. We do not summarise a report, pick a line out of one, or turn one into a score. How ERO reviews schools
- Reports ERO holds
- 3
- Last reviewed
- 29 April 2024
- Latest report
- Te Ara Huarau | School Profile Report
- Report type
- Profile report
- Board assurance
- The board attested to all areas (29 April 2024)
A board assurance statement is the board’s own account of whether it took all reasonable steps to meet its legal obligations, on the date shown. It is not ERO’s finding. ERO reports separately, in the same report, on any non-compliance it identified during that process.
The same report — the board assurance report of 29 April 2024 — also sets out actions for compliance: the non-compliance ERO identified during that process. This is that section of the report in full, in ERO’s words.
ERO has identified the following area of non-compliance during the board assurance process:
undertake and record sufficient identity check on the appointment of staff.
[ Children’s Act 2014 ]
The board has since addressed the area of non-compliance identified.
What ERO wrote in its latest report
This is ERO’s report of 29 April 2024 — “Te Ara Huarau | School Profile Report” — section by section, under ERO’s own headings, in ERO’s own order. Nothing is summarised, shortened or reordered.
Background
This Profile Report was written within nine months of the Education Review Office and Kaiti School working in Te Ara Huarau , an improvement evaluation approach used in most English Medium State and State Integrated Schools. For more information about Te Ara Huarau see ERO’s website. www.ero.govt.nz
Context
Kaiti School is a Years 1 to 6 state school located in Gisborne. The school includes special character provision for te reo Māori immersion learning for Year 7 and 8 students. The school’s vision ‘ Kia tū māia –be brave; Kia tū pakari –stand strong and Kia tū rangatira –be a leader ’ is supported by the values of Tokatūtanga -to be courageous; Angitūtanga -to be curious; Tāmirotanga -to be collaborative and Āhurutanga -to be compassionate.
Kaiti School’s strategic priorities for improving outcomes for learners are:
delivery of a responsive curriculum that meets the needs and has relevance to the learning community
professional teacher development to strengthen the professional learning community
strengthening programmes that support whānau in living healthy active lives
participation and contribution to Kāhui Ako outcomes.
You can find a copy of the school’s strategic and annual plan on Kaiti School’s website.
ERO and the school are working together to evaluate the effectiveness of assessment tools in mathematics, to guide teaching and learning and improve learner outcomes. This focus includes identifying suitable tools, strengthening triangulation and moderation processes and using information in formative ways to guide teaching.
The rationale for selecting this evaluation is:
skilled analysis of reliable and valid assessment information guides teaching and learning leading to improved outcomes for learners
the introduction of a new programme for teaching mathematics requires a review of current assessment practices.
The school expects to see:
collective capacity to use appropriate tools and methods of assessment to inform teaching and learning in mathematics
improved outcomes in mathematics for all students
sharing of assessment information with students and whānau to support ongoing learning.
Strengths
The school can draw from the following strengths to support its goal to implement effective assessment tools and processes in mathematics:
a responsive and continually improving localised curriculum, with an explicit focus on excellent and equitable outcomes for all learners
engaged students who enjoy trusting and positive relationships with staff and each other
leadership that builds and sustains high levels of trust and effective consultation at every level of the school community to achieve the strategic vision and improvement goals
high levels of professional capability, capacity and access to expertise to continually improve and innovate.
Where to next?
Moving forward, the school will prioritise:
using research to identify effective assessment tools that provide valid and reliable information about student progress
developing a strategic inquiry to trial and evaluate the effectiveness of these tools
professional learning to build teacher confidence and capability in using new assessment practices.
Summary of findings
Tamariki outcomes
Tamariki have an enhanced sense of identity and belonging.
Tamariki are enthusiastically engaged in meaningful learning that drives learner progression.
Tamariki reo Māori progression is enhanced by confident capable kaiako who role model quality reo Māori.
Tamariki are highly motivated to learn through authentic learning environments.
Conditions to support learners
Connecting tamariki learning to the tikanga and rich narratives of Ngāti Porou .
Programme planning and learner progressions informed by robust data tracking practices.
Developing and sustaining kaiako who can teach tamariki through the provision of te reo Māori.
Relational trust with key stakeholders supports learning opportunities for tamariki.
Priorities for Improvement
Consistently integrate progressive te reo, tikanga , and mātauranga Māori into all learning programmes.
ERO’s role will be to support the school in its evaluation for improvement cycle to improve outcomes for all learners. ERO will support the school in reporting their progress to the community. The next public report on ERO’s website will be a Te Ara Huarau | School Evaluation Report and is due within three years.
Shelley Booysen Director of Schools
29 April 2024
About the School
The Education Counts website provides further information about the school’s student population, student engagement and student achievement. educationcounts.govt.nz/home
Read the full report on ero.govt.nz →
All 3 reports ERO holds for this school
ERO reviews a school every few years — around four years between reviews is the usual cycle — so an older date here reflects where a school sits in that cycle, not how it is doing.
Source: Education Review Office, CC BY 4.0.
Roll date: 30 June 2026 (2026).