Puahue School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Te Awamutu, Waikato 3879 · Waipa District
#29 of 179 contributing schools in Waikato
#469 of 1,559 nationally
About Puahue School
Puahue School is a state contributing located in Te Awamutu, in the Waipa District territorial authority of Waikato, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 159 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 66.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 29th of 179 ranked contributing schools in Waikato. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (72th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (43th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 18.2%; pacific students 0%; international students 0%.
There are 10 schools in Te Awamutu; Puahue School ranks 2nd of 10 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%)425
- Roll size (10%)159
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)4.1%
- 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 Puahue School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 425
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 159
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 4.1%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 18.2%
- 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 Puahue School has changed over time.
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Schools near Puahue School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Kihikihi School
Kihikihi · State full primary · Years 1–8
169 students · 4.8 km away
Te Awamutu Intermediate
Te Awamutu · State intermediate · Years 7–8
531 students · 7.0 km away
Pekapekarau School
Te Awamutu · State contributing · Years 1–6
320 students · 7.2 km away
Waipa Christian School
Te Awamutu · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
111 students · 7.2 km away
Roto-O-Rangi School
Cambridge · State contributing · Years 1–6
92 students · 7.9 km away
Te Awamutu Primary School
Te Awamutu · State contributing · Years 1–6
605 students · 8.4 km away
St Patrick's Catholic School (Te Awamutu)
Te Awamutu · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
253 students · 8.5 km away
Te Awamutu College
Te Awamutu · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,278 students · 8.9 km away
Te Wharekura o Nga Purapura o Te Aroha
Te Awamutu · State composite · Years 1–13
96 students · 9.0 km away
Korakonui School
Korakonui · State full primary · Years 1–8
169 students · 12 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Waikato with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Rangitoto School
Rangitoto · State full primary · Years 1–8
20 students
Rukuhia School
Ohaupo · State full primary · Years 1–8
103 students
Tatuanui School
Tatuanui · State contributing · Years 1–6
143 students
Rotokauri School
Hamilton · State full primary · Years 1–8
249 students
Tauwhare School
Hamilton · State contributing · Years 1–6
119 students
Waitetuna School
Raglan · State full primary · Years 1–8
64 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Puahue School a good school?
Puahue School has a Success Index (NZ) of 66.4 out of 100 (Top 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #29 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 Puahue School rank in Waikato?
Puahue School ranks #29 of 179 contributing schools in Waikato and #469 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Puahue School?
Puahue School had 159 students in 2026, a change of +4% over five years.
Is Puahue School a primary school or a secondary school?
Puahue School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Puahue School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Puahue School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.