Aka Aka School vs Pukeoware School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 5.2 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aka Aka School
Aka Aka · State full primary · Years 1–8
50 students
Pukeoware School
Waiuku · State full primary · Years 1–8
169 students
| Measure | Aka Aka School Aka Aka, Waikato | Pukeoware School Waiuku, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 32 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #58 of 179 |
| National rank | – | #699 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 50 | 169 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 488 | 446 |
| Total roll | 50 | 169 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 44.2% | 4.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 42% | 21.3% |
| Pacific students | 18% | 5.9% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Aka Aka | Waiuku |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.akaaka.school.nz | www.pukeoware.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Pukeoware School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (56.8 vs 32.4).
- •Pukeoware School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (446 vs 488).
- •Pukeoware School does better on roll size (169 vs 50).
- •Aka Aka School does better on roll growth (5 years) (44.2% vs 4.6%).
- •Pukeoware School is the larger school with 169 students compared with 50.
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 Aka Aka School better than Pukeoware School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Pukeoware School ranks higher (56.8 vs 32.4 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 Aka Aka School and Pukeoware School?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between Aka Aka and Waiuku in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Aka Aka School: 488. Pukeoware School: 446. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Aka Aka School and Pukeoware School rank in Waikato?
Aka Aka School is unranked and Pukeoware School is 58th of 179 among full primary schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).