Ngutunui School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Puketotara, Waikato 3876 · Ōtorohanga District
About Ngutunui School
Ngutunui School is a state full primary located in Puketotara, in the Ōtorohanga District territorial authority of Waikato, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 42 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 41.1 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (55th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (13th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 33.3%; pacific students 7.1%; 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%)465
- Roll size (10%)42
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)26.5%
- 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 Ngutunui School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 465
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 42
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 26.5%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 33.3%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 7.1%
- 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 Ngutunui School has changed over time.
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Schools near Ngutunui School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Pokuru School
Pokuru · State contributing · Years 1–6
145 students · 11 km away
Pirongia School
Pirongia · State full primary · Years 1–8
374 students · 12 km away
Ōtorohanga College
Otorohanga · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
359 students · 14 km away
St Mary's Catholic School (Otorohanga)
Otorohanga · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
28 students · 14 km away
Otorohanga South School
Otorohanga · State full primary · Years 1–8
331 students · 15 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Waikato with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Moanataiari School
Moanataiari · State full primary · Years 1–8
136 students
Netherton School
Netherton · State full primary · Years 1–8
138 students
Maihiihi School
Maihiihi · State full primary · Years 1–8
37 students
Pukeatua School
Pukeatua · State full primary · Years 1–8
100 students
Silverdale Normal School
Hillcrest · State contributing · Years 1–6
412 students
Te Akau School
Te Akau · State full primary · Years 1–8
38 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Ngutunui School a good school?
Ngutunui School has a Success Index (NZ) of 41.1 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary 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 Ngutunui School rank in Waikato?
Ngutunui School is not ranked: schools need a published Equity Index (EQI) and at least 60 students to be ranked.
How many students attend Ngutunui School?
Ngutunui School had 42 students in 2026, a change of +27% over five years.
Is Ngutunui School a primary school or a secondary school?
Ngutunui School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Ngutunui School?
There are 5 schools within 15 km of Ngutunui School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.