Pukekohe East School vs Pukekohe High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 4.1 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pukekohe East School
Pukekohe · State contributing · Years 1–6
161 students
Pukekohe High School
Pukekohe · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,922 students
| Measure | Pukekohe East School Pukekohe, Auckland | Pukekohe High School Pukekohe, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 68 Top 25% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #193 of 390 | #55 of 101 |
| National rank | #447 of 1,559 | #170 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 161 | 1,922 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 404 | 465 |
| Total roll | 161 | 1,922 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -15.4% | 4.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 84.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 53.1% |
| Māori students | 15.5% | 25.7% |
| Pacific students | 9.3% | 17.5% |
| International students | 0% | 1.1% |
| suburb or town | Pukekohe | Pukekohe |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.peps.school.nz | www.pukekohehigh.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Pukekohe East School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (67.9 vs 60.2).
- •Pukekohe East School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (404 vs 465).
- •Pukekohe High School does better on roll size (1,922 vs 161).
- •Pukekohe High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (4.8% vs -15.4%).
- •Pukekohe High School is the larger school with 1,922 students compared with 161.
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 Pukekohe East School better than Pukekohe High School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Pukekohe East School ranks higher (67.9 vs 60.2 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 Pukekohe East School and Pukekohe High School?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Pukekohe and Pukekohe in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Pukekohe East School: 404. Pukekohe High School: 465. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Pukekohe East School and Pukekohe High School rank in Auckland?
Pukekohe East School is 193rd of 390 and Pukekohe High School is 55th of 101 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).