Katikati College

What Katikati College does

Katikati College is a state co-educational secondary school (Years 7-13) located at 33 Beach Road in Katikati, Western Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, tracing its institutional lineage to a school first opened in 1879 and re-formed as Katikati College in 1966. It delivers a full NCEA-accredited curriculum across junior (Years 7-10) and senior (Levels 1-3) streams, covering Arts, Languages including Te Reo Māori and Lea Faka Tonga, Mathematics, Sciences, Social Sciences, Technology (fabric, food, metal, wood, digital), and a distinctive Innovative Horticulture pathway. Student services include pastoral care with year-level Deans, an on-site registered nurse, counselling, careers advice, and outdoor education. The school supplements its academic offering with a broad sports programme across Bay of Plenty and Thames Valley regions, a cultural activities programme, the Te Ara Takatū alternative pathway, and Gateway/Trades Academy partnerships with Bay of Plenty Polytechnic and Taratahi.

The institution runs a dedicated International Students Programme under a separate International Department, recruiting fee-paying students from markets including Japan, Germany, and Thailand, with associated homestay accommodation and NZQA Code of Practice compliance. Technology underpinning operations is commodity SaaS: Google Workspace (Drive, Gmail, Google Classroom) for learning management, the Kindo payment platform (the school no longer accepts internet banking), the MyStudent parent portal, and BYOD device support via PB Tech and Chromebook loaners. Approximately 60-70% of students travel on EasyBus-managed routes.

Revenue is assembled from multiple small streams rather than a single monetisation model: New Zealand Ministry of Education per-pupil grants form the base; parent/whānau donations (NZD $80 first child, NZD $40 each additional) are collected after the 2019 opt-out of the Government's Donations Scheme; international student tuition is published at NZD $16,500–$18,000 per year with homestay at $350/week; curriculum and activity fees are billed monthly via Kindo; and on-site Uniform Group and canteen retail complete the mix. The school is governed by a Board of Trustees and currently led by Principal (Tumuaki) Mrs Louise Buckley, appointed in 2021.

Name

Katikati College

Legal name

Katikati College

Website

https://kkc.school.nz

Company type

Private

Founded year

1966

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Katikati College is a state co-educational secondary school in the Western Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, serving approximately 1,020 students in Years 7-13. It delivers NCEA-accredited curricula, trades pathways, a dedicated international student programme, and a broad arts, sports and outdoor education offering.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Standards Alignment & Curriculum Mapping (State/National) (EDAJAFAD)

Keywords

• Secondary education
• NCEA qualification programs
• International student services
• Pastoral care services
• Trades academy

Headquarters

HQ city

Katikati

HQ country

New Zealand

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Parent/Whanau Donations: The college requests parent donations of $80.00 for the first child and $40.00 for each additional child in the family. This opt-out of the Government's Donations Scheme decision allows the school to fund quality teaching and learning opportunities.
2. International Student Tuition: International students pay tuition fees ranging from $16,500 to $18,000 NZD per year depending on year level. Additional costs include homestay accommodation at $350/week, medical insurance, and a contingency fund for activities and materials.
3. Curriculum and Activity Fees: Parents are charged for all curriculum, course, and extra-curricular activity expenses which are billed monthly via email and payable through Kindo.
4. Uniform and Canteen Sales: On-site uniform shop operated by Uniform Group sells regulation school wear. Canteen provides food service with a published price list.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Katikati College is a state co-educational secondary school providing Years 7-13 education to approximately 1,020 students in Katikati, New Zealand. The core offering is a curriculum-aligned NCEA Levels 1-3 education programme covering Arts, Sciences, Technology, Mathematics, Languages, Social Sciences, and Physical Education, supplemented by an International Students Programme with homestay accommodation, sports, cultural activities, and pastoral care. The school supplements teaching with Google Suite and Kindo payment platform, and supports a BYOD device programme for senior students.

Product overview

Katikati College is a co-educational secondary school (Years 7-13) located in the Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, with approximately 1,020 students. The institution operates a dual-product structure: a comprehensive Junior Curriculum (Years 7-10) covering core subjects across Arts, Languages, Mathematics, Science, Social Sciences, and Technology; and a Senior Curriculum (NCEA Levels 1-3) offering specialized pathways in Arts, Sciences, Business Studies, Horticulture, Technology, and Trades. The school supplements its core academic offerings with integrated support services (Student Services, Te Ara Takatū pathway programme), enrichment programmes (Outdoor Education, Sports, Cultural Activities), and dedicated International Students Programme. Technology education is delivered through a dedicated Faculty offering fabric, food, metal, wood, and digital technology streams from junior through to NCEA Level 3.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Junior Curriculum (Year 7-10) Comprehensive educational program for Years 7-10 covering core subjects including Arts (Music, Visual and Performing, Drama), Languages (English, Te Reo Māori, Lea Faka Tonga, ESOL), Mathematics, Physical Education & Health, Science, Social Sciences, and Technology (Food, Fabric, DVC, Metal, Wood, Digital Technology). For domestic and international students at Years 7-10.
• Senior Curriculum (NCEA Level 1, 2, 3) NCEA-accredited secondary education program offering specialized courses including Arts (Design, Painting, Photography, Drama, Music), Languages & Literacies (English, Te Reo Māori, Lea Faka Tonga, Pasifica Studies, ESOL), Mathematics (Statistics, Calculus), Physical Education & Health (Sports Science, Outdoor Education, Sport & Recreation, Health, Coasties), Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics), Innovative Horticulture, Social Sciences (Business Studies, Geography, Environmental Studies, History, Tourism), Technology (Food, Fabric, DVC, Metal, Wood, Digital Technology), and Gateway/Careers programmes. For Years 11-13 students.
• International Students Programme Dedicated programme for international students offering academic education, homestay accommodation with local families, pastoral care under NZQA Code of Practice, and cultural experiences in the Bay of Plenty region. Includes 24/7 emergency contact support and visa support. For international students from countries including Japan, Germany, and Thailand.
• Arts Programme Comprehensive arts education including music lessons (government-funded instruments: Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone, Oboe, Trumpet, Horn, Trombone, Tuba, Acoustic Guitar, Bass Guitar, Steel Pan, Violin, Viola, Cello; private lessons for Drums, Piano/Keyboard, Electric Guitar), visual arts, drama, performing arts, cultural activities, and performing arts competitions. For enrolled students across all year levels.
• Technology Faculty Technology education programme covering fabric, food, resistant materials (metal, wood), and digital technology. Offered from junior school through to NCEA Level 3 with University Entrance recognition for Fabric, Engineering and Digital Technology. Includes Engineering and Carpentry pathways. For Years 7-13 students.
• Gateway and Trades Academy Career-focused programmes including Gateway (work experience), Trades Academy (Bay of Plenty Polytechnic), STAR courses (tertiary distance learning), Early Childhood Education, and PITA Primary Trades Academy for farming. For senior students seeking vocational and trades pathways.
• Outdoor Education (EOTC) Education Outside The Classroom programme including year group camps (Years 7, 8, 10, 13), sports trips, curriculum field trips, and activities such as surfing, mountain biking, kayaking, and 4WD experiences. For enrolled students across multiple year levels.
• Student Services Support services including pastoral care, counselling, career education, health services with on-site registered nurse (Monday-Thursday), and Wednesday medical surgery with local medical centre. For enrolled students and their families.
• Te Ara Takatū Pathway Programme Alternative pathway programme for students needing targeted support to transition back to college, further education, training, or employment. Features smaller learning blocks, values-based wellbeing focus, and flexible learning environments. For students requiring alternative learning pathways.
• Cultural Activities Programme Cultural enrichment including cultural dance festivals, community performances, workshops with professional dancers and musicians, and regional/national competition opportunities. For enrolled students.

Quantifiable outcome

• Level 1 NCEA pass rate 59.8% vs 44.9% national average
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Bay of Plenty PolytechniccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBay of Plenty Polytechnic provides Trades Academy programmes for Katikati College students. Students can access trades training at the polytechnic as part of their secondary education pathway, enabling practical skills development in areas like construction and engineering alongside NCEA qualifications.
• TaratahiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTaratahi provides farming programme opportunities for students through the PITA (Primary Trades Academy) pathway. Students gain practical agricultural skills and knowledge to pursue careers in farming and primary industry sectors.
• EasyBusminorOthersEasyBus provides school bus transportation services for approximately 60-70% of students traveling to and from Katikati College. The college registers students on buses at time of enrollment. Bus routes include services to and from Omokoroa with stops along various roads.
• Unicare InsuranceminorOthersUnicare Insurance provides compulsory medical and travel insurance for international students. Insurance is arranged through the College for the duration of enrollment. Policy details available at www.uni-care.org/nz-student-plan.
• Uniform GroupminorOthersUniform Group operates the on-site Katikati College Uniform Shop. Parents purchase regulation school uniform items including polo shirts, sweatshirts, pants, skirts, and jackets through the Uniform Group retail outlet.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Auckland Grammar School: Large, high-performing NZ state secondary school. While geographically distant, it sets the national benchmark for academic outcomes and NCEA performance that smaller schools like Katikati are measured against by ambitious families.
• ACG Schools (Academic Colleges Group): Network of private NZ schools delivering Cambridge and IBDP curricula. Broader incumbent offering a different academic pathway that competes for the same internationally-oriented, fee-paying families Katikati targets with its international student programme.

Others

• Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology: Tertiary provider in the Bay of Plenty region that absorbs secondary-school graduates into vocational programmes. Acts as a downstream pathway partner comparable to Katikati's existing Polytechnic/Taratahi partnerships and is relevant to the vocational-pathway strategy.

Direct peers

• Waihi College: Smaller co-ed state secondary school in nearby Waihi hosting the Unhemmed wearable arts event. Comparable in size and rural-Bay-of-Plenty positioning, and a direct collaborator/competitor in regional arts competitions.
• Mount Maunganui College: Co-ed state secondary school in Mount Maunganui offering NCEA Levels 1–3. Competes directly for students across the Bay of Plenty corridor and shares a comparable subject breadth and extracurricular profile.
• Tauranga Boys' College: State secondary school located in nearby Tauranga serving Years 9–13 in the same Bay of Plenty region. Directly comparable on curriculum, NCEA delivery, and competitive student recruitment from overlapping Western Bay of Plenty catchments.
• Tauranga Girls' College: State secondary school in Tauranga delivering NCEA curriculum. Operates as a direct competitor for female students from the same Western Bay of Plenty region with overlapping extracurricular and academic offerings.
• Otumoetai College: Co-ed state secondary school in Tauranga offering Years 9–13 NCEA curriculum. Operates in the same Western Bay of Plenty market with similar size, structure, and competitive overlap with Katikati families.

Regional players

• Rotorua Lakes High School: State secondary school in Rotorua providing Years 9–13 NCEA education. Operates a similar size and curriculum profile but in a separate catchment, making it a comparable reference point rather than a direct competitor.
• Western Heights High School: Co-ed state secondary school in Rotorua delivering NCEA across a comparable year-level range. Comparable on structure and rural-regional positioning but serves a different catchment within the wider Bay of Plenty / central North Island region.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/KatikatiCollege
• Instagraminstagram.com/katikaticollege

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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