Pukekawa School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Tuakau, Waikato 2696 · Waikato District
#100 of 179 contributing schools in Waikato
#979 of 1,559 nationally
About Pukekawa School
Pukekawa School is a state contributing located in Tuakau, in the Waikato District territorial authority of Waikato, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 83 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 45.8 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 100th of 179 ranked contributing schools in Waikato. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (51th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (24th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 15.7%; pacific students 3.6%; international students 0%.
There are 5 schools in Tuakau; Pukekawa School ranks 3rd of 5 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%)452
- Roll size (10%)83
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-18.4%
- 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 Pukekawa School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 452
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 83
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -18.4%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 15.7%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 3.6%
- 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 Pukekawa School has changed over time.
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Schools near Pukekawa School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Onewhero Area School
Onewhero · State composite · Years 1–13
382 students · 6.3 km away
Meremere School
Meremere · State full primary · Years 1–8
12 students · 8.1 km away
Tuakau School
Tuakau · State contributing · Years 1–6
260 students · 9.4 km away
Te Paina School
Mercer · State full primary · Years 1–8
62 students · 9.6 km away
Tuakau College
Tuakau · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
994 students · 9.9 km away
Pokeno School
Pokeno · State full primary · Years 1–8
682 students · 11 km away
Harrisville School
Tuakau · State contributing · Years 1–6
215 students · 12 km away
Te Kohanga School
Tuakau · State contributing · Years 1–6
23 students · 13 km away
Buckland School
Buckland-Auckland · State full primary · Years 1–8
286 students · 14 km away
Pukekohe Christian School
Pukekohe · Private composite · Years 1–13
337 students · 15 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Waikato with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Ngatea School
Ngatea · State full primary · Years 1–8
301 students
Waikaretu School
Waikaretu · State full primary · Years 1–8
19 students
Waipahihi School
Waipahihi · State contributing · Years 1–6
354 students
Marotiri School
Marotiri · State full primary · Years 1–8
175 students
Aberdeen School
Dinsdale · State contributing · Years 1–6
726 students
David Street School
Morrinsville · State contributing · Years 1–6
526 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Pukekawa School a good school?
Pukekawa School has a Success Index (NZ) of 45.8 out of 100 (Lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #100 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 Pukekawa School rank in Waikato?
Pukekawa School ranks #100 of 179 contributing schools in Waikato and #979 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Pukekawa School?
Pukekawa School had 83 students in 2026, a change of -18% over five years.
Is Pukekawa School a primary school or a secondary school?
Pukekawa School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Pukekawa School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Pukekawa School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.