Pukekohe High School vs Valley School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.1 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
Valley School
Pukekohe · State contributing · Years 1–6
490 students
| Measure | Pukekohe High School Pukekohe, Auckland | Valley School Pukekohe, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 60 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #55 of 101 | #209 of 390 |
| National rank | #170 of 486 | #527 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 1,922 | 490 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 465 | 426 |
| Total roll | 1,922 | 490 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 4.8% | -10.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 84.6% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 53.1% | – |
| Māori students | 25.7% | 18.2% |
| Pacific students | 17.5% | 13.1% |
| International students | 1.1% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Pukekohe | Pukekohe |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.pukekohehigh.school.nz | www.valley.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Valley School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (64.1 vs 60.2).
- •Valley School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (426 vs 465).
- •Pukekohe High School does better on roll size (1,922 vs 490).
- •Pukekohe High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (4.8% vs -10.1%).
- •Pukekohe High School is the larger school with 1,922 students compared with 490.
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 Valley School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Valley School ranks higher (64.1 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 High School and Valley School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Pukekohe and Pukekohe in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Pukekohe High School: 465. Valley School: 426. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Pukekohe High School and Valley School rank in Auckland?
Pukekohe High School is 55th of 101 and Valley School is 209th of 390 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).