Pukeatua Primary School (Wainuiomata)
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Wainuiomata, Wellington 5014 · Lower Hutt City
#175 of 176 full primary schools in Wellington
#1487 of 1,559 nationally
About Pukeatua Primary School (Wainuiomata)
Pukeatua Primary School (Wainuiomata) is a state full primary located in Wainuiomata, in the Lower Hutt City territorial authority of Wellington, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 157 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 21.6 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 175th of 176 ranked full primary schools in Wellington. Its strongest component is roll size (42th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (11th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 76.4%; pacific students 24.8%; international students 0%.
There are 8 schools in Wainuiomata; Pukeatua Primary School (Wainuiomata) ranks 8th of 8 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%)525
- Roll size (10%)157
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-14.6%
- 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 Pukeatua Primary School (Wainuiomata) by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 525
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 157
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -14.6%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 76.4%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 24.8%
- 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 Pukeatua Primary School (Wainuiomata) has changed over time.
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Schools near Pukeatua Primary School (Wainuiomata)
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
St Claudine Thevenet School
Wainuiomata · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
198 students · 971 m away
Konini Primary School (Wainuiomata)
Wainuiomata · State contributing · Years 1–6
270 students · 1.1 km away
Wainuiomata High School
Wainuiomata · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
685 students · 1.1 km away
Wainuiomata Intermediate
Wainuiomata · State intermediate · Years 7–8
337 students · 1.4 km away
Arakura School
Wainuiomata · State contributing · Years 1–6
152 students · 1.4 km away
Fernlea School
Wainuiomata · State contributing · Years 1–6
205 students · 1.5 km away
Wainuiomata Primary School
Wainuiomata · State contributing · Years 1–6
250 students · 2.4 km away
Gracefield School
Gracefield · State contributing · Years 1–6
208 students · 3.8 km away
Our Lady of the Rosary School (Waiwhetu)
Waiwhetu · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
274 students · 4.3 km away
Wellesley College
Days Bay · Private full primary · Years 1–8
237 students · 4.5 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Wellington with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Natone Park School
Waitangirua · State contributing · Years 1–6
103 students
Tui Glen School
Stokes Valley · State full primary · Years 1–8
180 students
Brandon Intermediate
Cannons Creek · State intermediate · Years 7–8
166 students
Te Kura o Hau Karetu
Maoribank · State contributing · Years 1–6
152 students
Otaki School
Ōtaki · State contributing · Years 1–6
209 students
Corinna School
Porirua East · State full primary · Years 1–8
142 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Pukeatua Primary School (Wainuiomata) a good school?
Pukeatua Primary School (Wainuiomata) has a Success Index (NZ) of 21.6 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #175 of 176 in Wellington. 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 Pukeatua Primary School (Wainuiomata) rank in Wellington?
Pukeatua Primary School (Wainuiomata) ranks #175 of 176 full primary schools in Wellington and #1487 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Pukeatua Primary School (Wainuiomata)?
Pukeatua Primary School (Wainuiomata) had 157 students in 2026, a change of -15% over five years.
Is Pukeatua Primary School (Wainuiomata) a primary school or a secondary school?
Pukeatua Primary School (Wainuiomata) is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Pukeatua Primary School (Wainuiomata)?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Pukeatua Primary School (Wainuiomata); they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.