Buckland School vs Pukekohe North School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 4.5 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buckland School
Buckland-Auckland · State full primary · Years 1–8
286 students
Pukekohe North School
Pukekohe · State full primary · Years 1–8
371 students
| Measure | Buckland School Buckland-Auckland, Auckland | Pukekohe North School Pukekohe, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 64 Top 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #205 of 390 | #357 of 390 |
| National rank | #516 of 1,559 | #1347 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 286 | 371 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 433 | 558 |
| Total roll | 286 | 371 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 0.8% | 24.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 19.9% | 74.4% |
| Pacific students | 5.9% | 31% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Buckland-Auckland | Pukekohe |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.buckland.school.nz/ | www.pukekohenorth.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Buckland School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (64.4 vs 29.0).
- •Buckland School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (433 vs 558).
- •Pukekohe North School does better on roll size (371 vs 286).
- •Pukekohe North School does better on roll growth (5 years) (24.3% vs 0.8%).
- •Pukekohe North School is the larger school with 371 students compared with 286.
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Buckland School better than Pukekohe North School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Buckland School ranks higher (64.4 vs 29.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Buckland School and Pukekohe North School?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Buckland-Auckland and Pukekohe in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Buckland School: 433. Pukekohe North School: 558. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Buckland School and Pukekohe North School rank in Auckland?
Buckland School is 205th of 390 and Pukekohe North School is 357th of 390 among full primary schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).