Pukenui School (Kaitaia)
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Pukenui, Northland 0484 · Far North District
#34 of 72 full primary schools in Northland
#1169 of 1,559 nationally
About Pukenui School (Kaitaia)
Pukenui School (Kaitaia) is a state full primary located in Pukenui, in the Far North District territorial authority of Northland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 104 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 37.0 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 34th of 72 ranked full primary schools in Northland. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (60th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (29th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 56.7%; pacific students 6.7%; 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%)484
- Roll size (10%)104
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)32.5%
- 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 Pukenui School (Kaitaia) by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 484
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 104
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 32.5%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 56.7%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 6.7%
- 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 Pukenui School (Kaitaia) has changed over time.
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Schools near Pukenui School (Kaitaia)
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Northland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
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Maromaku School
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Kaiwaka School
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Te Kamo Intermediate School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Pukenui School (Kaitaia) a good school?
Pukenui School (Kaitaia) has a Success Index (NZ) of 37.0 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #34 of 72 in Northland. 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 Pukenui School (Kaitaia) rank in Northland?
Pukenui School (Kaitaia) ranks #34 of 72 full primary schools in Northland and #1169 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Pukenui School (Kaitaia)?
Pukenui School (Kaitaia) had 104 students in 2026, a change of +33% over five years.
Is Pukenui School (Kaitaia) a primary school or a secondary school?
Pukenui School (Kaitaia) is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Pukenui School (Kaitaia)?
There are 2 schools within 15 km of Pukenui School (Kaitaia); they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.