Pukeatua School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Pukeatua, Waikato 3880 · Waipa District
#119 of 179 full primary schools in Waikato
#1085 of 1,559 nationally
About Pukeatua School
Pukeatua School is a state full primary located in Pukeatua, in the Waipa District territorial authority of Waikato, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 100 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 and 119th of 179 ranked full primary schools in Waikato. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (44th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (28th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 15%; pacific students 3%; 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%)464
- Roll size (10%)100
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-21.3%
- 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 Pukeatua School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 464
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 100
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -21.3%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 15%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 3%
- 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 Pukeatua School has changed over time.
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Schools near Pukeatua School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Wharepapa South School
Te Awamutu · State full primary · Years 1–8
28 students · 8.9 km away
Horahora School (Cambridge)
Cambridge · State full primary · Years 1–8
35 students · 11 km away
Roto-O-Rangi School
Cambridge · State contributing · Years 1–6
92 students · 13 km away
Puahue School
Te Awamutu · State contributing · Years 1–6
159 students · 13 km away
Te Waotu School
Putaruru · State full primary · Years 1–8
129 students · 15 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Waikato with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Silverdale Normal School
Hillcrest · State contributing · Years 1–6
412 students
Horotiu School
Horotiu · State full primary · Years 1–8
213 students
Kio Kio School
Kio Kio · State full primary · Years 1–8
158 students
Moanataiari School
Moanataiari · State full primary · Years 1–8
136 students
Netherton School
Netherton · State full primary · Years 1–8
138 students
Ngutunui School
Puketotara · State full primary · Years 1–8
42 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Pukeatua School a good school?
Pukeatua School has a Success Index (NZ) of 41.1 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #119 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 Pukeatua School rank in Waikato?
Pukeatua School ranks #119 of 179 full primary schools in Waikato and #1085 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Pukeatua School?
Pukeatua School had 100 students in 2026, a change of -21% over five years.
Is Pukeatua School a primary school or a secondary school?
Pukeatua School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Pukeatua School?
There are 5 schools within 15 km of Pukeatua School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.