Pukekohe High School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Pukekohe, Auckland 2340 · Franklin Local Board Area
#55 of 101 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland
#170 of 486 nationally
About Pukekohe High School
Pukekohe High School is a state secondary (year 9-15) located in Pukekohe, in the Franklin Local Board Area territorial authority of Auckland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 9–13. In 2026 it enrolled 1,922 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 60.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand and 55th of 101 ranked secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland. Its strongest component is roll size (94th percentile), and its weakest is school leavers with university entrance (40th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 25.7%; pacific students 17.5%; international students 1.1%.
There are 11 schools in Pukekohe; Pukekohe High School ranks 5th of 9 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against secondary (year 9-15) schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)465
- Roll size (10%)1,922
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)4.8%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)84.6%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)53.1%
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Pukekohe High School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 465
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 1,922
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 4.8%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 84.6%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 53.1%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 25.7%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 17.5%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 1.1%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Pukekohe High School has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Pukekohe High School has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Pukekohe High School has changed over time.
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Schools near Pukekohe High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Pukekohe Intermediate
Pukekohe · State intermediate · Years 7–8
689 students · 391 m away
St Joseph's School (Pukekohe)
Pukekohe · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
362 students · 1.0 km away
Valley School
Pukekohe · State contributing · Years 1–6
490 students · 1.1 km away
Pukekohe North School
Pukekohe · State full primary · Years 1–8
371 students · 1.3 km away
Pukekohe Hill School
Pukekohe · State contributing · Years 1–6
561 students · 1.4 km away
Parkside School
Pukekohe · State special school
177 students · 1.5 km away
Tamaoho School
Pukekohe · State contributing · Years 1–6
352 students · 2.0 km away
KingsGate School
Pukekohe West · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
280 students · 2.6 km away
Pukekohe Christian School
Pukekohe · Private composite · Years 1–13
337 students · 2.6 km away
Buckland School
Buckland-Auckland · State full primary · Years 1–8
286 students · 3.2 km away
Similar schools
State secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Glenfield College
Glenfield · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
782 students
Birkenhead College
Birkenhead · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
487 students
One Tree Hill College
Penrose · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,479 students
Kaipara College
Helensville · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
719 students
Rutherford College
Te Atatu · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,596 students
Papatoetoe High School
Papatoetoe · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,800 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Pukekohe High School a good school?
Pukekohe High School has a Success Index (NZ) of 60.2 out of 100 (Top 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #55 of 101 in Auckland. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Pukekohe High School rank in Auckland?
Pukekohe High School ranks #55 of 101 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland and #170 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Pukekohe High School?
Pukekohe High School had 1,922 students in 2026, a change of +5% over five years.
Is Pukekohe High School a primary school or a secondary school?
Pukekohe High School is classified as a secondary (year 9-15) covering Years 9–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Pukekohe High School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Pukekohe High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.