Pukerau School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Gore, Southland 9772 · Gore District
About Pukerau School
Pukerau School is a state contributing located in Gore, in the Gore District territorial authority of Southland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 57 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 52.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (62th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (17th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 8.8%; pacific students 0%; international students 0%.
There are 11 schools in Gore; Pukerau School ranks 5th of 11 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against contributing schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)439
- Roll size (10%)57
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-3.8%
- 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 Pukerau School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 439
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 57
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -3.8%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 8.8%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 0%
- 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 Pukerau School has changed over time.
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Schools near Pukerau School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
East Gore School
Gore · State contributing · Years 1–6
132 students · 10 km away
Waikoikoi School
Waikoikoi · State contributing · Years 1–6
15 students · 11 km away
Gore Main School
Gore · State contributing · Years 1–6
213 students · 12 km away
St Mary's School (Gore)
Gore · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
199 students · 12 km away
Māruawai College
Gore · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
591 students · 13 km away
West Gore School
Gore · State contributing · Years 1–6
154 students · 13 km away
St Peter's College (Gore)
Gore · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
348 students · 13 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Southland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Heddon Bush School
Winton · State full primary · Years 1–8
70 students
Hedgehope School
Hedgehope · State full primary · Years 1–8
55 students
Makarewa School
Makarewa · State contributing · Years 1–6
155 students
Thornbury School
Thornbury · State contributing · Years 1–6
69 students
Waianiwa School
Waianiwa · State full primary · Years 1–8
61 students
Woodlands Primary School
Invercargill · State contributing · Years 1–6
106 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Pukerau School a good school?
Pukerau School has a Success Index (NZ) of 52.1 out of 100 (Top 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 Pukerau School rank in Southland?
Pukerau School is not ranked: schools need a published Equity Index (EQI) and at least 60 students to be ranked.
How many students attend Pukerau School?
Pukerau School had 57 students in 2026, a change of -4% over five years.
Is Pukerau School a primary school or a secondary school?
Pukerau School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Pukerau School?
There are 7 schools within 15 km of Pukerau School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.