Āria School vs Pokuru School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 60 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Āria School
Aria · State contributing · Years 1–6
42 students
Pokuru School
Pokuru · State contributing · Years 1–6
145 students
| Measure | Āria School Aria, Waikato | Pokuru School Pokuru, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 42 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #109 of 179 |
| National rank | – | #1030 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 42 | 145 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 461 | 461 |
| Total roll | 42 | 145 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 0% | -14.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 35.7% | 32.4% |
| Pacific students | 0% | 4.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Aria | Pokuru |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.aria.school.nz | www.pokuru.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Pokuru School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (43.5 vs 42.3).
- •Pokuru School does better on roll size (145 vs 42).
- •Āria School does better on roll growth (5 years) (0% vs -14.9%).
- •Pokuru School is the larger school with 145 students compared with 42.
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 Āria School better than Pokuru School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Pokuru School ranks higher (43.5 vs 42.3 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 Āria School and Pokuru School?
About 60 km in a straight line, between Aria and Pokuru in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Āria School: 461. Pokuru School: 461. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Āria School and Pokuru School rank in Waikato?
Āria School is unranked and Pokuru School is 109th of 179 among contributing schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).