Pukekohe East School vs TIPENE
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 3.4 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
TIPENE
Bombay · Charter secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
68 students
| Measure | Pukekohe East School Pukekohe, Auckland | TIPENE Bombay, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 68 Top 25% | 7 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #193 of 390 | #101 of 101 |
| National rank | #447 of 1,559 | #485 of 486 |
| Sector | State | Charter |
| Type | Contributing | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 161 | 68 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 404 | 542 |
| Total roll | 161 | 68 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -15.4% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 15.5% | 95.6% |
| Pacific students | 9.3% | 11.8% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Pukekohe | Bombay |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.peps.school.nz | tipene.co.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Pukekohe East School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (67.9 vs 6.6).
- •Pukekohe East School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (404 vs 542).
- •Pukekohe East School does better on roll size (161 vs 68).
- •Pukekohe East School is the larger school with 161 students compared with 68.
- •Pukekohe East School is a state school while TIPENE is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Pukekohe East School is co-educational and TIPENE is boys.
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 TIPENE?
On the Success Index (NZ), Pukekohe East School ranks higher (67.9 vs 6.6 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 TIPENE?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Pukekohe and Bombay in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Pukekohe East School: 404. TIPENE: 542. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Pukekohe East School and TIPENE rank in Auckland?
Pukekohe East School is 193rd of 390 and TIPENE is 101st of 101 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).