Kaimai is a long established, rural school situated on the main highway approximately twenty kilometres from the main centre of Tauranga. The school population draws from a wide socio-economic group which includes; farmers, orchardists, small lot holders whose main occupation is in the city, professionals, artisans.

There is a stable caring staff consisting of 6 teachers, this includes one Principal and five teachers. The school also employs two part time teacher aide to support students in the classroom. There is also one part time secretary and a part time cleaner and groundsman.