Pukerua Bay School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Pukerua Bay, Wellington 5026 · Porirua City
#85 of 176 full primary schools in Wellington
#485 of 1,559 nationally
About Pukerua Bay School
Pukerua Bay School is a state full primary located in Pukerua Bay, in the Porirua 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 65.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 85th of 176 ranked full primary schools in Wellington. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (80th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (39th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 21%; pacific students 5.7%; 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%)412
- Roll size (10%)157
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-6.1%
- 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 Pukerua Bay School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 412
- 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)
- -6.1%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 21%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 5.7%
- 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 Pukerua Bay School has changed over time.
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Schools near Pukerua Bay School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Plimmerton School
Plimmerton · State full primary · Years 1–8
393 students · 5.1 km away
St Theresa's School (Plimmerton)
Plimmerton · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
209 students · 5.6 km away
Paremata School
Paremata · State full primary · Years 1–8
320 students · 8.1 km away
Pauatahanui School
Pauatahanui · State full primary · Years 1–8
199 students · 8.2 km away
Titahi Bay North School
Titahi Bay · State full primary · Years 1–8
129 students · 8.2 km away
Discovery School
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471 students · 8.4 km away
Paekākāriki School
Paekakariki · State full primary · Years 1–8
103 students · 8.5 km away
Postgate School
Whitby · State full primary · Years 1–8
328 students · 8.6 km away
Papakowhai School
Papakowhai · State full primary · Years 1–8
476 students · 8.8 km away
Whitby Collegiate
Whitby · Private secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
350 students · 8.9 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Wellington with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Hutt Intermediate
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604 students
Paekākāriki School
Paekakariki · State full primary · Years 1–8
103 students
Raumati South School
Raumati South · State full primary · Years 1–8
362 students
Wainuioru School
Wainuioru · State full primary · Years 1–8
87 students
Greytown School
Greytown · State full primary · Years 1–8
311 students
Mt Cook School (Wellington)
Wellington · State full primary · Years 1–8
303 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Pukerua Bay School a good school?
Pukerua Bay School has a Success Index (NZ) of 65.5 out of 100 (Top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #85 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 Pukerua Bay School rank in Wellington?
Pukerua Bay School ranks #85 of 176 full primary schools in Wellington and #485 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Pukerua Bay School?
Pukerua Bay School had 157 students in 2026, a change of -6% over five years.
Is Pukerua Bay School a primary school or a secondary school?
Pukerua Bay School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Pukerua Bay School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Pukerua Bay School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.