Hamilton North School vs Pukete School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 1.7 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hamilton North School
Te Rapa ยท State special school
177 students
Pukete School
Pukete ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
424 students
| Measure | Hamilton North School Te Rapa, Waikato | Pukete School Pukete, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | โ Not rated | 48 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | โ | #90 of 179 |
| National rank | โ | #922 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Special School | Contributing |
| Year range | โ | Years 1โ6 |
| Students | 177 | 424 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 499 | 459 |
| Total roll | 177 | 424 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 6.7% | -12.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 54.8% | 33.5% |
| Pacific students | 11.3% | 11.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Te Rapa | Pukete |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.hamnorth.school.nz | www.puketeschool.co.nz |
The verdict
- โขPukete School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (459 vs 499).
- โขPukete School does better on roll size (424 vs 177).
- โขHamilton North School does better on roll growth (5 years) (6.7% vs -12.8%).
- โขPukete School is the larger school with 424 students compared with 177.
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 Hamilton North School better than Pukete 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 Hamilton North School and Pukete School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Te Rapa and Pukete in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Hamilton North School: 499. Pukete School: 459. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Hamilton North School and Pukete School rank in Waikato?
Hamilton North School is unranked and Pukete School is 90th of 179 among special school schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).