Pukepoto School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Pukepoto, Northland 0481 · Far North District
About Pukepoto School
Pukepoto School is a state contributing located in Pukepoto, in the Far North District territorial authority of Northland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 26 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 11.8 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (47th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (1th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 96.2%; pacific students 15.4%; international students 0%.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against contributing schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)560
- Roll size (10%)26
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-21.2%
- 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 Pukepoto School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 560
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 26
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -21.2%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 96.2%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 15.4%
- 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 Pukepoto School has changed over time.
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Schools near Pukepoto School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Ahipara School
Ahipara · State full primary · Years 1–8
202 students · 5.6 km away
TKKM o Pukemiro
Kaitaia · State composite · Years 1–13
150 students · 5.7 km away
Kaitaia College
Kaitaia · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
700 students · 5.9 km away
Pompallier Catholic School
Kaitaia · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
167 students · 6.5 km away
Kaitaia School
Kaitaia · State contributing · Years 1–6
305 students · 7.0 km away
Kaitaia Intermediate
Kaitaia · State intermediate · Years 7–8
215 students · 7.3 km away
TKKM o Tūtūtarakihi
Kaitaia · State full primary · Years 1–8
33 students · 8.7 km away
Oturu School
Kaitaia · State full primary · Years 1–8
126 students · 9.8 km away
Herekino School
Herekino · State full primary · Years 1–8
27 students · 12 km away
Te Rangi Aniwaniwa
Awanui · State composite · Years 1–13
181 students · 12 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Northland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Te Kura o Waihārara
Waiharara · State full primary · Years 1–8
17 students
He Puna Ruku Mātauranga o Whangaruru
Whangaruru · State full primary · Years 1–8
40 students
Pakotai School
Whangarei · State full primary · Years 1–8
30 students
Te Horo School (Whangarei)
Whangarei · State full primary · Years 1–8
41 students
Kaihu Valley School
Dargaville · State full primary · Years 1–8
11 students
Kaikohe West School
Kaikohe · State contributing · Years 1–6
189 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Pukepoto School a good school?
Pukepoto School has a Success Index (NZ) of 11.8 out of 100 (Lower 50% of contributing 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 Pukepoto School rank in Northland?
Pukepoto School is not ranked: schools need a published Equity Index (EQI) and at least 60 students to be ranked.
How many students attend Pukepoto School?
Pukepoto School had 26 students in 2026, a change of -21% over five years.
Is Pukepoto School a primary school or a secondary school?
Pukepoto School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Pukepoto School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Pukepoto School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.