Pukekohe North School vs Tamaoho School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.3 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pukekohe North School
Pukekohe · State full primary · Years 1–8
371 students
Tamaoho School
Pukekohe · State contributing · Years 1–6
352 students
| Measure | Pukekohe North School Pukekohe, Auckland | Tamaoho School Pukekohe, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 29 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #357 of 390 | #211 of 390 |
| National rank | #1347 of 1,559 | #539 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 371 | 352 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 558 | 446 |
| Total roll | 371 | 352 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 24.3% | 140% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 74.4% | 28.1% |
| Pacific students | 31% | 30.4% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Pukekohe | Pukekohe |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.pukekohenorth.school.nz | www.tamaoho.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Tamaoho School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (63.7 vs 29.0).
- •Tamaoho School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (446 vs 558).
- •Pukekohe North School does better on roll size (371 vs 352).
- •Tamaoho School does better on roll growth (5 years) (140% vs 24.3%).
- •Pukekohe North School is the larger school with 371 students compared with 352.
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 North School better than Tamaoho School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Tamaoho School ranks higher (63.7 vs 29.0 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 North School and Tamaoho School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Pukekohe and Pukekohe in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Pukekohe North School: 558. Tamaoho School: 446. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Pukekohe North School and Tamaoho School rank in Auckland?
Pukekohe North School is 357th of 390 and Tamaoho School is 211th of 390 among full primary schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).