Pukekohe High School vs TIPENE
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 7.4 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pukekohe High School
Pukekohe · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,922 students
TIPENE
Bombay · Charter secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
68 students
| Measure | Pukekohe High School Pukekohe, Auckland | TIPENE Bombay, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 60 Top 50% | 7 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #55 of 101 | #101 of 101 |
| National rank | #170 of 486 | #485 of 486 |
| Sector | State | Charter |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 1,922 | 68 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 465 | 542 |
| Total roll | 1,922 | 68 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 4.8% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 84.6% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 53.1% | – |
| Māori students | 25.7% | 95.6% |
| Pacific students | 17.5% | 11.8% |
| International students | 1.1% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Pukekohe | Bombay |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.pukekohehigh.school.nz | tipene.co.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Pukekohe High School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (60.2 vs 6.6).
- •Pukekohe High School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (465 vs 542).
- •Pukekohe High School does better on roll size (1,922 vs 68).
- •Pukekohe High School is the larger school with 1,922 students compared with 68.
- •Pukekohe High School is a state school while TIPENE is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Pukekohe High 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 High School better than TIPENE?
On the Success Index (NZ), Pukekohe High School ranks higher (60.2 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 High School and TIPENE?
About 7.4 km in a straight line, between Pukekohe and Bombay in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Pukekohe High School: 465. TIPENE: 542. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Pukekohe High School and TIPENE rank in Auckland?
Pukekohe High School is 55th of 101 and TIPENE is 101st of 101 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).