Te Puru School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Te Puru, Waikato 3575 · Thames-Coromandel District
#73 of 179 full primary schools in Waikato
#816 of 1,559 nationally
About Te Puru School
Te Puru School is a state full primary located in Te Puru, in the Thames-Coromandel District territorial authority of Waikato, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 176 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 52.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 73rd of 179 ranked full primary schools in Waikato. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (68th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (47th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 40.9%; pacific students 4%; international students 0%.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against full primary schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)456
- Roll size (10%)176
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)8.5%
- 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 Te Puru School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 456
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 176
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 8.5%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 40.9%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 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 Te Puru School has changed over time.
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Schools near Te Puru School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Tapu School
Tapu · State full primary · Years 1–8
6 students · 6.5 km away
Moanataiari School
Moanataiari · State full primary · Years 1–8
136 students · 9.8 km away
Thames High School
Thames · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
402 students · 11 km away
St Francis School (Thames)
Thames · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
78 students · 12 km away
Thames South School
Thames · State full primary · Years 1–8
64 students · 12 km away
Pārāwai School
Parawai · State full primary · Years 1–8
246 students · 13 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Waikato with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Walton School
Walton · State contributing · Years 1–6
136 students
Tauhei Combined School
Tauhei · State contributing · Years 1–6
63 students
Lichfield School
Lichfield · State contributing · Years 1–6
95 students
Whitikahu School
Whitikahu · State full primary · Years 1–8
57 students
Hamilton East School
Hamilton East · State contributing · Years 1–6
554 students
Ōpoutere School
Whangamata · State full primary · Years 1–8
117 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Te Puru School a good school?
Te Puru School has a Success Index (NZ) of 52.5 out of 100 (Top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #73 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 Te Puru School rank in Waikato?
Te Puru School ranks #73 of 179 full primary schools in Waikato and #816 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Te Puru School?
Te Puru School had 176 students in 2026, a change of +9% over five years.
Is Te Puru School a primary school or a secondary school?
Te Puru School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Te Puru School?
There are 6 schools within 15 km of Te Puru School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.