Kawerau Putauaki School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Kawerau, Bay of Plenty 3127 · Kawerau District
#89 of 101 contributing schools in Bay of Plenty
#1484 of 1,559 nationally
About Kawerau Putauaki School
Kawerau Putauaki School is a state contributing located in Kawerau, in the Kawerau District territorial authority of Bay of Plenty, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 125 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 21.8 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 89th of 101 ranked contributing schools in Bay of Plenty. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (41th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (13th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 84.8%; pacific students 5.6%; international students 0%.
There are 5 schools in Kawerau; Kawerau Putauaki School ranks 2nd of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against contributing schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)522
- Roll size (10%)125
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-36.4%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)–
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)–
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 Kawerau Putauaki School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 522
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 125
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -36.4%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 84.8%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 5.6%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 0%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Kawerau Putauaki School has changed over time.
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Schools near Kawerau Putauaki School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Kawerau South School
Kawerau · State contributing · Years 1–6
346 students · 1.5 km away
Te Tari Ako Matua Taiohi Education Centre
Kawerau · State teen parent unit
· 1.7 km away
Te Whata Tau o Putauaki
Kawerau · State composite · Years 1–13
95 students · 2.0 km away
Tarawera High School
Kawerau · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
440 students · 2.1 km away
Te Kura O Te Teko
Te Teko · State full primary · Years 1–8
151 students · 12 km away
Te Mahoe School
Lake Matahina · State full primary · Years 1–8
33 students · 12 km away
Lake Rotoma School
Lake Rotoma · State full primary · Years 1–8
25 students · 13 km away
Otakiri School
Whakatane · State full primary · Years 1–8
154 students · 13 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Bay of Plenty with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Rotorua School
Rotorua Central · State full primary · Years 1–8
400 students
Te Kura Mana Māori o Maraenui
Opotiki · State full primary · Years 1–8
34 students
Te Kura o Te Paroa
Whakatane · State full primary · Years 1–8
297 students
Te Kura o Ōmarumutu
Opotiki · State full primary · Years 1–8
70 students
Allandale School
Kopeopeo · State contributing · Years 1–6
341 students
Woodlands School (Opotiki)
Opotiki · State full primary · Years 1–8
179 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Kawerau Putauaki School a good school?
Kawerau Putauaki School has a Success Index (NZ) of 21.8 out of 100 (Lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #89 of 101 in Bay of Plenty. 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 Kawerau Putauaki School rank in Bay of Plenty?
Kawerau Putauaki School ranks #89 of 101 contributing schools in Bay of Plenty and #1484 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Kawerau Putauaki School?
Kawerau Putauaki School had 125 students in 2026, a change of -36% over five years.
Is Kawerau Putauaki School a primary school or a secondary school?
Kawerau Putauaki School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Kawerau Putauaki School?
There are 8 schools within 15 km of Kawerau Putauaki School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.