Puketapu School (Hawkes Bay)
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Puketapu, Hawke's Bay 4141 · Hastings District
#6 of 69 full primary schools in Hawke's Bay
#338 of 1,559 nationally
About Puketapu School (Hawkes Bay)
Puketapu School (Hawkes Bay) is a state full primary located in Puketapu, in the Hastings District territorial authority of Hawke's Bay, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 241 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 72.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 6th of 69 ranked full primary schools in Hawke's Bay. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (75th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (58th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 22.4%; pacific students 1.7%; 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%)421
- Roll size (10%)241
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)7.9%
- 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 Puketapu School (Hawkes Bay) by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 421
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 241
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 7.9%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 22.4%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 1.7%
- 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 Puketapu School (Hawkes Bay) has changed over time.
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Schools near Puketapu School (Hawkes Bay)
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Hōhepa School
Poraiti · Private composite · Years 1–13
29 students · 4.7 km away
Taradale School
Taradale · State contributing · Years 1–6
432 students · 5.5 km away
St Joseph's Maori Girls' College
Taradale · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
172 students · 6.0 km away
Te Kahu Amohia - Fairhaven School
Taradale · State special school
111 students · 6.2 km away
Bledisloe School
Taradale · State contributing · Years 1–6
303 students · 6.2 km away
Taradale Intermediate
Taradale · State intermediate · Years 7–8
504 students · 6.3 km away
Greenmeadows School
Greenmeadows · State contributing · Years 1–6
495 students · 6.3 km away
Taradale High School
Taradale · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,028 students · 6.4 km away
Porritt School
Tamatea · State contributing · Years 1–6
325 students · 6.5 km away
Reignier Catholic School
Greenmeadows · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
224 students · 6.5 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Hawke's Bay with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Haumoana School
Hastings · State contributing · Years 1–6
159 students
Eskdale School
Napier · State full primary · Years 1–8
285 students
Port Ahuriri School
Ahuriri · State contributing · Years 1–6
250 students
Arthur Miller School
Taradale · State contributing · Years 1–6
324 students
Flemington School (Waipukurau)
Waipukurau · State full primary · Years 1–8
82 students
Havelock North Intermediate
Havelock North · State intermediate · Years 7–8
525 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Puketapu School (Hawkes Bay) a good school?
Puketapu School (Hawkes Bay) has a Success Index (NZ) of 72.1 out of 100 (Top 25% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #6 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 Puketapu School (Hawkes Bay) rank in Hawke's Bay?
Puketapu School (Hawkes Bay) ranks #6 of 69 full primary schools in Hawke's Bay and #338 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Puketapu School (Hawkes Bay)?
Puketapu School (Hawkes Bay) had 241 students in 2026, a change of +8% over five years.
Is Puketapu School (Hawkes Bay) a primary school or a secondary school?
Puketapu School (Hawkes Bay) is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Puketapu School (Hawkes Bay)?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Puketapu School (Hawkes Bay); they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.