Endeavour School vs Pukete School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 1.8 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Endeavour School
Flagstaff-Hamilton · State contributing · Years 1–6
452 students
Pukete School
Pukete · State contributing · Years 1–6
424 students
| Measure | Endeavour School Flagstaff-Hamilton, Waikato | Pukete School Pukete, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 70 Top 25% | 48 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #24 of 179 | #90 of 179 |
| National rank | #407 of 1,559 | #922 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 452 | 424 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 411 | 459 |
| Total roll | 452 | 424 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -6.8% | -12.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 15% | 33.5% |
| Pacific students | 4.6% | 11.1% |
| International students | 0.7% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Flagstaff-Hamilton | Pukete |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.endeavour.school.nz | www.puketeschool.co.nz |
The verdict
- •Endeavour School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (69.7 vs 48.1).
- •Endeavour School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (411 vs 459).
- •Endeavour School does better on roll size (452 vs 424).
- •Endeavour School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-6.8% vs -12.8%).
- •Endeavour School is the larger school with 452 students compared with 424.
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 Endeavour School better than Pukete School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Endeavour School ranks higher (69.7 vs 48.1 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 Endeavour School and Pukete School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Flagstaff-Hamilton and Pukete in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Endeavour School: 411. Pukete School: 459. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Endeavour School and Pukete School rank in Waikato?
Endeavour School is 24th of 179 and Pukete School is 90th of 179 among contributing schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).