Putāruru College
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Putaruru, Waikato 3443 · South Waikato District
#42 of 58 secondary (year 7-15) schools in Waikato
#394 of 486 nationally
About Putāruru College
Putāruru College is a state secondary (year 7-15) located in Putaruru, in the South Waikato District territorial authority of Waikato, New Zealand. It caters for Years 7–13. In 2026 it enrolled 397 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 26.6 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of secondary (year 7-15) schools in New Zealand and 42nd of 58 ranked secondary (year 7-15) schools in Waikato. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (65th percentile), and its weakest is school leavers with ncea level 2+ (4th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 48.1%; pacific students 4.5%; international students 0%.
There are 5 schools in Putaruru; Putāruru College ranks 5th of 5 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against secondary (year 7-15) schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)518
- Roll size (10%)397
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)13.8%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)55%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)28.3%
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 Putāruru College by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 518
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 397
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 13.8%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 55%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 28.3%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 48.1%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 4.5%
- 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 Putāruru College has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Putāruru College has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Putāruru College has changed over time.
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Schools near Putāruru College
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
St Mary's Catholic School (Putāruru)
Putaruru · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
177 students · 1.0 km away
Te Wharekura o Te Kaokaoroa o Patetere
Putaruru · State composite · Years 1–13
290 students · 1.2 km away
Putāruru Primary School
Putaruru · State contributing · Years 1–6
227 students · 2.2 km away
Lichfield School
Lichfield · State contributing · Years 1–6
95 students · 7.7 km away
Tirau Primary School
Tirau · State contributing · Years 1–6
127 students · 7.7 km away
Kuranui Primary School
Tirau · State contributing · Years 1–6
50 students · 12 km away
Te Waotu School
Putaruru · State full primary · Years 1–8
129 students · 14 km away
Similar schools
State secondary (year 7-15) schools in Waikato with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Te Wharekura o Kirikiriroa
Enderley · State composite · Years 1–13
325 students
Reporoa College
Reporoa · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
207 students
Forest View High School
Tokoroa · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
425 students
TKKM o Whakarewa I Te Reo Ki Tuwharetoa
Taupo · State composite · Years 1–13
194 students
Te Wharekura o Rākaumangamanga
Huntly · State composite · Years 1–13
400 students
Ōtorohanga College
Otorohanga · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
359 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Putāruru College a good school?
Putāruru College has a Success Index (NZ) of 26.6 out of 100 (Lower 50% of secondary (year 7-15) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #42 of 58 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 Putāruru College rank in Waikato?
Putāruru College ranks #42 of 58 secondary (year 7-15) schools in Waikato and #394 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Putāruru College?
Putāruru College had 397 students in 2026, a change of +14% over five years.
Is Putāruru College a primary school or a secondary school?
Putāruru College is classified as a secondary (year 7-15) covering Years 7–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Putāruru College?
There are 7 schools within 15 km of Putāruru College; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.