Pukenui School (Te Kuiti)
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Te Kuiti, Waikato 3910 · Waitomo District
#175 of 179 full primary schools in Waikato
#1536 of 1,559 nationally
About Pukenui School (Te Kuiti)
Pukenui School (Te Kuiti) is a state full primary located in Te Kuiti, in the Waitomo District territorial authority of Waikato, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 137 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 17.5 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 175th of 179 ranked full primary schools in Waikato. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (40th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (6th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 83.2%; pacific students 9.5%; international students 0%.
There are 8 schools in Te Kuiti; Pukenui School (Te Kuiti) ranks 8th of 8 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%)540
- Roll size (10%)137
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-10.5%
- 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 Pukenui School (Te Kuiti) by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 540
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 137
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -10.5%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 83.2%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 9.5%
- 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 Pukenui School (Te Kuiti) has changed over time.
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Schools near Pukenui School (Te Kuiti)
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
St Joseph's Catholic School (Te Kuiti)
Te Kuiti · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
69 students · 368 m away
Te Kuiti High School
Te Kuiti · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
297 students · 1.1 km away
Centennial Park School
Te Kuiti · State full primary · Years 1–8
75 students · 1.3 km away
Te Kuiti Primary School
Te Kuiti · State full primary · Years 1–8
326 students · 1.4 km away
Te Wharekura o Maniapoto
Te Kuiti · State composite · Years 1–13
126 students · 4.9 km away
Rangitoto School
Rangitoto · State full primary · Years 1–8
20 students · 8.4 km away
Waitomo Caves School
Waitomo Caves · State full primary · Years 1–8
31 students · 10.0 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Waikato with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
TKKM o Te Puaha o Waikato
Port Waikato · State full primary · Years 1–8
54 students
Centennial Park School
Te Kuiti · State full primary · Years 1–8
75 students
Te Kura o Rangiriri
Rangiriri · State full primary · Years 1–8
73 students
St Andrews Middle School
Te Rapa · State restricted composite (year 7-10) · Years 7–10
137 students
Mihi School
Reporoa · State contributing · Years 1–6
16 students
Thames South School
Thames · State full primary · Years 1–8
64 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Pukenui School (Te Kuiti) a good school?
Pukenui School (Te Kuiti) has a Success Index (NZ) of 17.5 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #175 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 Pukenui School (Te Kuiti) rank in Waikato?
Pukenui School (Te Kuiti) ranks #175 of 179 full primary schools in Waikato and #1536 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Pukenui School (Te Kuiti)?
Pukenui School (Te Kuiti) had 137 students in 2026, a change of -10% over five years.
Is Pukenui School (Te Kuiti) a primary school or a secondary school?
Pukenui School (Te Kuiti) is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Pukenui School (Te Kuiti)?
There are 7 schools within 15 km of Pukenui School (Te Kuiti); they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.