Kaiwaka School vs Pukenui School (Kaitaia)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Northland, New Zealand, 192 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kaiwaka School
Kaiwaka ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
127 students
Pukenui School (Kaitaia)
Pukenui ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
104 students
| Measure | Kaiwaka School Kaiwaka, Northland | Pukenui School (Kaitaia) Pukenui, Northland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 34 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #37 of 72 | #34 of 72 |
| National rank | #1231 of 1,559 | #1169 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 127 | 104 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 482 | 484 |
| Total roll | 127 | 104 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -4.3% | 32.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 44.9% | 56.7% |
| Pacific students | 7.1% | 6.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Kaiwaka | Pukenui |
| region | Northland | Northland |
| Website | www.kaiwaka.school.nz | www.schoolground.co.nz/pukenui_school_kaitaia |
The verdict
- โขPukenui School (Kaitaia) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (37.0 vs 34.2).
- โขKaiwaka School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (482 vs 484).
- โขKaiwaka School does better on roll size (127 vs 104).
- โขPukenui School (Kaitaia) does better on roll growth (5 years) (32.5% vs -4.3%).
- โขKaiwaka School is the larger school with 127 students compared with 104.
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 Kaiwaka School better than Pukenui School (Kaitaia)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Pukenui School (Kaitaia) ranks higher (37.0 vs 34.2 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 Kaiwaka School and Pukenui School (Kaitaia)?
About 192 km in a straight line, between Kaiwaka and Pukenui in Northland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Kaiwaka School: 482. Pukenui School (Kaitaia): 484. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Kaiwaka School and Pukenui School (Kaitaia) rank in Northland?
Kaiwaka School is 37th of 72 and Pukenui School (Kaitaia) is 34th of 72 among contributing schools in Northland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).