Schools in Putaruru, Waikato (2026)
5 schools · 1,220 students · 4 state, 1 state integrated · median Equity Index (EQI) 518.
Ranked schools in Putaruru
Ordered by Success Index (NZ). Rank positions shown on each profile are within New Zealand and Waikato.
- 149Te Waotu SchoolPutaruru · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 448 · 129 students
- 246St Mary's Catholic School (Putāruru)Putaruru · State integrated Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 455 · 177 students
- 327Putāruru Primary SchoolPutaruru · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 539 · 227 students
- 427Te Wharekura o Te Kaokaoroa o PateterePutaruru · State CompositeEquity Index (EQI) 523 · 290 students
- 527Putāruru CollegePutaruru · State Secondary (Year 7-15)Equity Index (EQI) 518 · 397 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Te Waotu School Putaruru · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 48.5 Lower 50% | 448 | 129 |
| 2 | St Mary's Catholic School (Putāruru) Putaruru · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State integrated | 46.4 Lower 50% | 455 | 177 |
| 3 | Putāruru Primary School Putaruru · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 27.4 Lower 50% | 539 | 227 |
| 4 | Te Wharekura o Te Kaokaoroa o Patetere Putaruru · Composite · Years 1–13 | State | 27.1 Lower 50% | 523 | 290 |
| 5 | Putāruru College Putaruru · Secondary (Year 7-15) · Years 7–13 | State | 26.6 Lower 50% | 518 | 397 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Putaruru?
Te Waotu School is the highest-ranked school in Putaruru with a Success Index (NZ) of 48.5 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand).
How many schools are in Putaruru?
Putaruru has 5 schools (2 full primary, 1 contributing, 1 composite, 1 secondary (year 7-15)) educating 1,220 students in 2026.
What is the typical Equity Index (EQI) in Putaruru?
The median Equity Index (EQI) across schools in Putaruru is 518. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.