Pukekohe Hill School vs Puni School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 4.1 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pukekohe Hill School
Pukekohe · State contributing · Years 1–6
561 students
Puni School
Puni · State contributing · Years 1–6
211 students
| Measure | Pukekohe Hill School Pukekohe, Auckland | Puni School Puni, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 52 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #245 of 390 | #225 of 390 |
| National rank | #823 of 1,559 | #652 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 561 | 211 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 452 | 430 |
| Total roll | 561 | 211 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -26.4% | -5.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 27.3% | 18% |
| Pacific students | 16.2% | 12.8% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Pukekohe | Puni |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.pukekohehill.school.nz | www.puni.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Puni School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (58.9 vs 52.2).
- •Puni School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (430 vs 452).
- •Pukekohe Hill School does better on roll size (561 vs 211).
- •Puni School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-5.4% vs -26.4%).
- •Pukekohe Hill School is the larger school with 561 students compared with 211.
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 Hill School better than Puni School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Puni School ranks higher (58.9 vs 52.2 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 Hill School and Puni School?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Pukekohe and Puni in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Pukekohe Hill School: 452. Puni School: 430. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Pukekohe Hill School and Puni School rank in Auckland?
Pukekohe Hill School is 245th of 390 and Puni School is 225th of 390 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).