Putāruru Primary School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Putaruru, Waikato 3443 · South Waikato District
#154 of 179 contributing schools in Waikato
#1390 of 1,559 nationally
About Putāruru Primary School
Putāruru Primary School is a state contributing located in Putaruru, in the South Waikato District territorial authority of Waikato, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 227 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 27.4 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 154th of 179 ranked contributing schools in Waikato. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (73th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (6th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 63%; pacific students 5.3%; international students 0%.
There are 5 schools in Putaruru; Putāruru Primary 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%)539
- Roll size (10%)227
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)20.2%
- 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 Putāruru Primary School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 539
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 227
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 20.2%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 63%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 5.3%
- 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 Putāruru Primary School has changed over time.
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Schools near Putāruru Primary School
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 · 1.3 km away
Te Wharekura o Te Kaokaoroa o Patetere
Putaruru · State composite · Years 1–13
290 students · 1.7 km away
Putāruru College
Putaruru · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
397 students · 2.2 km away
Lichfield School
Lichfield · State contributing · Years 1–6
95 students · 5.9 km away
Tirau Primary School
Tirau · State contributing · Years 1–6
127 students · 9.5 km away
Te Waotu School
Putaruru · State full primary · Years 1–8
129 students · 12 km away
Kuranui Primary School
Tirau · State contributing · Years 1–6
50 students · 14 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Waikato with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Te Kura o Rangiriri
Rangiriri · State full primary · Years 1–8
73 students
Mihi School
Reporoa · State contributing · Years 1–6
16 students
Ōtorohanga School
Otorohanga · State full primary · Years 1–8
108 students
TKKM o Te Puaha o Waikato
Port Waikato · State full primary · Years 1–8
54 students
Pukenui School (Te Kuiti)
Te Kuiti · State full primary · Years 1–8
137 students
Centennial Park School
Te Kuiti · State full primary · Years 1–8
75 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Putāruru Primary School a good school?
Putāruru Primary School has a Success Index (NZ) of 27.4 out of 100 (Lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #154 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 Putāruru Primary School rank in Waikato?
Putāruru Primary School ranks #154 of 179 contributing schools in Waikato and #1390 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Putāruru Primary School?
Putāruru Primary School had 227 students in 2026, a change of +20% over five years.
Is Putāruru Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Putāruru Primary School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Putāruru Primary School?
There are 7 schools within 15 km of Putāruru Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.