Pokeno School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Pokeno, Waikato 2472 · Waikato District
#16 of 179 full primary schools in Waikato
#272 of 1,559 nationally
About Pokeno School
Pokeno School is a state full primary located in Pokeno, in the Waikato District territorial authority of Waikato, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 682 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 75.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 16th of 179 ranked full primary schools in Waikato. Its strongest component is roll size (97th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (69th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 21.3%; pacific students 20.1%; international students 0%.
There are 2 schools in Pokeno; Pokeno School ranks 1st of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against full primary schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)429
- Roll size (10%)682
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)75.4%
- 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 Pokeno School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 429
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 682
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 75.4%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 21.3%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 20.1%
- 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 Pokeno School has changed over time.
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Schools near Pokeno School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Te Paina School
Mercer · State full primary · Years 1–8
62 students · 5.2 km away
Harrisville School
Tuakau · State contributing · Years 1–6
215 students · 5.6 km away
Bombay School
Bombay · State full primary · Years 1–8
373 students · 6.7 km away
Tuakau School
Tuakau · State contributing · Years 1–6
260 students · 7.1 km away
Tuakau College
Tuakau · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
994 students · 7.5 km away
Pukekohe Christian School
Pukekohe · Private composite · Years 1–13
337 students · 8.0 km away
Buckland School
Buckland-Auckland · State full primary · Years 1–8
286 students · 8.0 km away
TIPENE
Bombay · Charter secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
68 students · 8.1 km away
Pukekohe East School
Pukekohe · State contributing · Years 1–6
161 students · 9.0 km away
Meremere School
Meremere · State full primary · Years 1–8
12 students · 9.8 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Waikato with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Whenuakite School
Whitianga · State full primary · Years 1–8
154 students
Te Rerenga School
Te Rerenga · State full primary · Years 1–8
122 students
Te Uku School
Raglan · State full primary · Years 1–8
139 students
Cambridge Middle School
Cambridge · State restricted composite (year 7-10) · Years 7–10
597 students
Pirongia School
Pirongia · State full primary · Years 1–8
374 students
Rangitoto School
Rangitoto · State full primary · Years 1–8
20 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Pokeno School a good school?
Pokeno School has a Success Index (NZ) of 75.2 out of 100 (Top 25% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #16 of 179 in Waikato. 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 Pokeno School rank in Waikato?
Pokeno School ranks #16 of 179 full primary schools in Waikato and #272 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Pokeno School?
Pokeno School had 682 students in 2026, a change of +75% over five years.
Is Pokeno School a primary school or a secondary school?
Pokeno School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Pokeno School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Pokeno School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.