Pukehina School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Pukehina, Bay of Plenty 3186 · Western Bay of Plenty District
About Pukehina School
Pukehina School is a state full primary located in Pukehina, in the Western Bay of Plenty District territorial authority of Bay of Plenty, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 10 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 13.4 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (55th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (2th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 60%; pacific students 20%; international students 0%.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against full primary schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)555
- Roll size (10%)10
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)188.9%
- 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 Pukehina School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 555
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 10
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 188.9%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 60%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 20%
- 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 Pukehina School has changed over time.
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Schools near Pukehina School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Otamarakau School
Te Puke · State full primary · Years 1–8
63 students · 4.1 km away
Pongakawa School
Pongakawa · State full primary · Years 1–8
321 students · 5.9 km away
Paengaroa School
Paengaroa · State contributing · Years 1–6
200 students · 11 km away
Maketu School
Maketu · State contributing · Years 1–6
45 students · 12 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Bay of Plenty with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Opotiki School
Opotiki · State full primary · Years 1–8
326 students
Te Mahoe School
Lake Matahina · State full primary · Years 1–8
33 students
Aorangi School (Rotorua)
Pukehangi · State contributing · Years 1–6
81 students
Whakarewarewa School
Whakarewarewa · State full primary · Years 1–8
128 students
Taneatua School
Taneatua · State full primary · Years 1–8
134 students
Sunset Primary School
Fordlands · State contributing · Years 1–6
169 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Pukehina School a good school?
Pukehina School has a Success Index (NZ) of 13.4 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand). 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 Pukehina School rank in Bay of Plenty?
Pukehina School is not ranked: schools need a published Equity Index (EQI) and at least 60 students to be ranked.
How many students attend Pukehina School?
Pukehina School had 10 students in 2026, a change of +189% over five years.
Is Pukehina School a primary school or a secondary school?
Pukehina School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Pukehina School?
There are 4 schools within 15 km of Pukehina School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.