Pongakawa School vs Pukehina School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, 5.9 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pongakawa School
Pongakawa ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
321 students
Pukehina School
Pukehina ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
10 students
| Measure | Pongakawa School Pongakawa, Bay of Plenty | Pukehina School Pukehina, Bay of Plenty |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 51 Top 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #45 of 101 | โ |
| National rank | #852 of 1,559 | โ |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1โ8 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 321 | 10 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 448 | 555 |
| Total roll | 321 | 10 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -6.7% | 188.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 27.1% | 60% |
| Pacific students | 1.6% | 20% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Pongakawa | Pukehina |
| region | Bay of Plenty | Bay of Plenty |
| Website | www.pongakawa.school.nz | pukehina.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขPongakawa School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (50.8 vs 13.4).
- โขPongakawa School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (448 vs 555).
- โขPongakawa School does better on roll size (321 vs 10).
- โขPukehina School does better on roll growth (5 years) (188.9% vs -6.7%).
- โขPongakawa School is the larger school with 321 students compared with 10.
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 Pongakawa School better than Pukehina School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Pongakawa School ranks higher (50.8 vs 13.4 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 Pongakawa School and Pukehina School?
About 5.9 km in a straight line, between Pongakawa and Pukehina in Bay of Plenty.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Pongakawa School: 448. Pukehina School: 555. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Pongakawa School and Pukehina School rank in Bay of Plenty?
Pongakawa School is 45th of 101 and Pukehina School is unranked among full primary schools in Bay of Plenty on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).