Puriri School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Thames, Waikato 3578 · Thames-Coromandel District
About Puriri School
Puriri School is a state full primary located in Thames, in the Thames-Coromandel District territorial authority of Waikato, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 29 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 34.3 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (47th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (8th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 31%; pacific students 3.4%; international students 0%.
There are 5 schools in Thames; Puriri School ranks 2nd of 5 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%)475
- Roll size (10%)29
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-14.8%
- 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 Puriri School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 475
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 29
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -14.8%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 31%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 3.4%
- 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 Puriri School has changed over time.
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Schools near Puriri School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Matatoki School
Matatoki · State full primary · Years 1–8
86 students · 4.0 km away
Turua Primary School
Turua · State full primary · Years 1–8
104 students · 6.4 km away
Hikutaia School
Hikutaia · State full primary · Years 1–8
140 students · 7.5 km away
Pārāwai School
Parawai · State full primary · Years 1–8
246 students · 11 km away
Kerepehi School
Kerepehi · State full primary · Years 1–8
70 students · 12 km away
Kopuarahi School
Thames · State full primary · Years 1–8
9 students · 12 km away
Thames South School
Thames · State full primary · Years 1–8
64 students · 12 km away
Netherton School
Netherton · State full primary · Years 1–8
138 students · 13 km away
St Francis School (Thames)
Thames · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
78 students · 13 km away
Thames High School
Thames · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
402 students · 13 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Waikato with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Kuratau School
Kuratau · State full primary · Years 1–8
91 students
Te Kauwhata Primary School
Te Kauwhata · State contributing · Years 1–6
416 students
Fairfield Intermediate
Fairfield · State intermediate · Years 7–8
886 students
Vardon School
Beerescourt · State contributing · Years 1–6
361 students
Knighton Normal School
Hillcrest · State contributing · Years 1–6
699 students
Wairere School
Wardville · State contributing · Years 1–6
43 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Puriri School a good school?
Puriri School has a Success Index (NZ) of 34.3 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand). 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 Puriri School rank in Waikato?
Puriri School is not ranked: schools need a published Equity Index (EQI) and at least 60 students to be ranked.
How many students attend Puriri School?
Puriri School had 29 students in 2026, a change of -15% over five years.
Is Puriri School a primary school or a secondary school?
Puriri School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Puriri School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Puriri School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.