Maromaku School vs Pukenui School (Kaitaia)
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Northland, New Zealand, 117 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Maromaku School
Kawakawa · State full primary · Years 1–8
15 students
Pukenui School (Kaitaia)
Pukenui · State full primary · Years 1–8
104 students
| Measure | Maromaku School Kawakawa, Northland | Pukenui School (Kaitaia) Pukenui, Northland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 32 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #34 of 72 |
| National rank | – | #1169 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 15 | 104 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 485 | 484 |
| Total roll | 15 | 104 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 42.1% | 32.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 66.7% | 56.7% |
| Pacific students | 20% | 6.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Kawakawa | Pukenui |
| region | Northland | Northland |
| Website | www.maromaku.school.nz/ | www.schoolground.co.nz/pukenui_school_kaitaia |
The verdict
- •Pukenui School (Kaitaia) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (37.0 vs 31.6).
- •Pukenui School (Kaitaia) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (484 vs 485).
- •Pukenui School (Kaitaia) does better on roll size (104 vs 15).
- •Maromaku School does better on roll growth (5 years) (42.1% vs 32.5%).
- •Pukenui School (Kaitaia) is the larger school with 104 students compared with 15.
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 Maromaku School better than Pukenui School (Kaitaia)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Pukenui School (Kaitaia) ranks higher (37.0 vs 31.6 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 Maromaku School and Pukenui School (Kaitaia)?
About 117 km in a straight line, between Kawakawa and Pukenui in Northland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Maromaku School: 485. Pukenui School (Kaitaia): 484. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Maromaku School and Pukenui School (Kaitaia) rank in Northland?
Maromaku School is unranked and Pukenui School (Kaitaia) is 34th of 72 among full primary schools in Northland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).