Gordonton School vs Puketaha School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 6.2 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gordonton School
Gordonton · State full primary · Years 1–8
254 students
Puketaha School
Puketaha · State full primary · Years 1–8
304 students
| Measure | Gordonton School Gordonton, Waikato | Puketaha School Puketaha, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 64 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #38 of 179 | #39 of 179 |
| National rank | #538 of 1,559 | #541 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 254 | 304 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 420 | 421 |
| Total roll | 254 | 304 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -11.1% | -0.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 7.1% | 22.4% |
| Pacific students | 1.2% | 2.6% |
| International students | 3.1% | 0.3% |
| suburb or town | Gordonton | Puketaha |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.gordonton.school.nz | www.puketaha.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (63.7 vs 63.5).
- •Gordonton School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (420 vs 421).
- •Puketaha School does better on roll size (304 vs 254).
- •Puketaha School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-0.7% vs -11.1%).
- •Puketaha School is the larger school with 304 students compared with 254.
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 Gordonton School better than Puketaha School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Gordonton School and Puketaha School?
About 6.2 km in a straight line, between Gordonton and Puketaha in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Gordonton School: 420. Puketaha School: 421. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Gordonton School and Puketaha School rank in Waikato?
Gordonton School is 38th of 179 and Puketaha School is 39th of 179 among full primary schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).