Pukehamoamoa School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Hastings, Hawke's Bay 4179 · Hastings District
#24 of 69 full primary schools in Hawke's Bay
#799 of 1,559 nationally
About Pukehamoamoa School
Pukehamoamoa School is a state full primary located in Hastings, in the Hastings District territorial authority of Hawke's Bay, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 60 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 53.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 24th of 69 ranked full primary schools in Hawke's Bay. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (63th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (18th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 20%; pacific students 3.3%; international students 0%.
There are 15 schools in Hastings; Pukehamoamoa School ranks 5th of 14 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against full primary schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)437
- Roll size (10%)60
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-26.7%
- 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 Pukehamoamoa School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 437
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 60
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -26.7%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 20%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 3.3%
- 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 Pukehamoamoa School has changed over time.
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Schools near Pukehamoamoa School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Omahu School
Hastings · State full primary · Years 1–8
55 students · 7.6 km away
Sherenden and Districts School
Hastings · State full primary · Years 1–8
52 students · 10 km away
Puketapu School (Hawkes Bay)
Puketapu · State full primary · Years 1–8
241 students · 10 km away
Te Kura o Kimi Ora
Flaxmere · State full primary · Years 1–8
151 students · 11 km away
Twyford School
Hastings · State full primary · Years 1–8
174 students · 11 km away
Te Tipu Whenua o Pa Harakeke
Flaxmere · State teen parent unit
· 12 km away
Irongate School
Flaxmere · State full primary · Years 1–8
194 students · 12 km away
Flaxmere College
Flaxmere · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
362 students · 12 km away
Flaxmere Primary School
Flaxmere · State full primary · Years 1–8
421 students · 13 km away
Maraekakaho School
Maraekakaho · State full primary · Years 1–8
141 students · 13 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Hawke's Bay with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Omakere School
Waipawa · State full primary · Years 1–8
79 students
Tikokino School
Tikokino · State full primary · Years 1–8
80 students
Greenmeadows School
Greenmeadows · State contributing · Years 1–6
495 students
Taradale Intermediate
Taradale · State intermediate · Years 7–8
504 students
Sherenden and Districts School
Hastings · State full primary · Years 1–8
52 students
Flemington School (Waipukurau)
Waipukurau · State full primary · Years 1–8
82 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Pukehamoamoa School a good school?
Pukehamoamoa School has a Success Index (NZ) of 53.1 out of 100 (Top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #24 of 69 in Hawke's Bay. 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 Pukehamoamoa School rank in Hawke's Bay?
Pukehamoamoa School ranks #24 of 69 full primary schools in Hawke's Bay and #799 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Pukehamoamoa School?
Pukehamoamoa School had 60 students in 2026, a change of -27% over five years.
Is Pukehamoamoa School a primary school or a secondary school?
Pukehamoamoa School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Pukehamoamoa School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Pukehamoamoa School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.