Kotemaori School vs Putorino School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, 8.4 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kotemaori School
Kotemaori Β· State full primary Β· Years 1β8
14 students
Putorino School
Putorino Β· State full primary Β· Years 1β8
19 students
| Measure | Kotemaori School Kotemaori, Hawke's Bay | Putorino School Putorino, Hawke's Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 17 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | β | β |
| National rank | β | β |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1β8 | Years 1β8 |
| Students | 14 | 19 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 535 | 492 |
| Total roll | 14 | 19 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 50% | -11.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | β | β |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | β | β |
| Leavers with University Entrance | β | β |
| MΔori students | 71.4% | 42.1% |
| Pacific students | 28.6% | 10.5% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Kotemaori | Putorino |
| region | Hawke's Bay | Hawke's Bay |
| Website | β | β |
The verdict
- β’Putorino School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (27.5 vs 16.9).
- β’Putorino School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (492 vs 535).
- β’Putorino School does better on roll size (19 vs 14).
- β’Kotemaori School does better on roll growth (5 years) (50% vs -11.8%).
- β’Putorino School is the larger school with 19 students compared with 14.
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 Kotemaori School better than Putorino School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Putorino School ranks higher (27.5 vs 16.9 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 Kotemaori School and Putorino School?
About 8.4 km in a straight line, between Kotemaori and Putorino in Hawke's Bay.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Kotemaori School: 535. Putorino School: 492. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Kotemaori School and Putorino School rank in Hawke's Bay?
Kotemaori School is unranked and Putorino School is unranked among full primary schools in Hawke's Bay on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).