St Mary's Catholic School (Putāruru)
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Putaruru, Waikato 3411 · South Waikato District
#98 of 179 full primary schools in Waikato
#963 of 1,559 nationally
About St Mary's Catholic School (Putāruru)
St Mary's Catholic School (Putāruru) is a state integrated full primary located in Putaruru, in the South Waikato District territorial authority of Waikato, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 177 students. Formerly private (often church) schools integrated into the state system; charge compulsory attendance dues.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 46.4 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 98th of 179 ranked full primary schools in Waikato. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (49th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (37th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 24.9%; pacific students 6.2%; international students 0%.
There are 5 schools in Putaruru; St Mary's Catholic School (Putāruru) 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%)455
- Roll size (10%)177
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-5.4%
- 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 St Mary's Catholic School (Putāruru) by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 455
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 177
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -5.4%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 24.9%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 6.2%
- 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 St Mary's Catholic School (Putāruru) has changed over time.
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Schools near St Mary's Catholic School (Putāruru)
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Te Wharekura o Te Kaokaoroa o Patetere
Putaruru · State composite · Years 1–13
290 students · 558 m away
Putāruru College
Putaruru · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
397 students · 1.0 km away
Putāruru Primary School
Putaruru · State contributing · Years 1–6
227 students · 1.3 km away
Lichfield School
Lichfield · State contributing · Years 1–6
95 students · 7.1 km away
Tirau Primary School
Tirau · State contributing · Years 1–6
127 students · 8.3 km away
Kuranui Primary School
Tirau · State contributing · Years 1–6
50 students · 13 km away
Te Waotu School
Putaruru · State full primary · Years 1–8
129 students · 13 km away
Similar schools
State integrated full primary schools in Waikato with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
St Paul's Catholic School (Ngaruawahia)
Ngaruawahia · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
117 students
St Anthony's Catholic School (Huntly)
Huntly · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
96 students
Paeroa Christian School
Paeroa · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
53 students
St Joseph's Catholic School (Te Kuiti)
Te Kuiti · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
69 students
St Joseph's Catholic School (Matamata)
Matamata · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
25 students
St Joseph's Catholic School (Waihi)
Waihi · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
54 students
Frequently asked questions
Is St Mary's Catholic School (Putāruru) a good school?
St Mary's Catholic School (Putāruru) has a Success Index (NZ) of 46.4 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #98 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 St Mary's Catholic School (Putāruru) rank in Waikato?
St Mary's Catholic School (Putāruru) ranks #98 of 179 full primary schools in Waikato and #963 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend St Mary's Catholic School (Putāruru)?
St Mary's Catholic School (Putāruru) had 177 students in 2026, a change of -5% over five years.
Is St Mary's Catholic School (Putāruru) a primary school or a secondary school?
St Mary's Catholic School (Putāruru) is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state integrated school.
What other schools are near St Mary's Catholic School (Putāruru)?
There are 7 schools within 15 km of St Mary's Catholic School (Putāruru); they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.