Hikutaia School vs Puriri School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 7.5 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hikutaia School
Hikutaia · State full primary · Years 1–8
140 students
Puriri School
Thames · State full primary · Years 1–8
29 students
| Measure | Hikutaia School Hikutaia, Waikato | Puriri School Thames, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 40 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #123 of 179 | – |
| National rank | #1105 of 1,559 | – |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 140 | 29 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 481 | 475 |
| Total roll | 140 | 29 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 24.5% | -14.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 50.7% | 31% |
| Pacific students | 7.1% | 3.4% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Hikutaia | Thames |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | hikutaia.ultranet.school.nz | puririschool.com |
The verdict
- •Hikutaia School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (40.0 vs 34.3).
- •Puriri School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (475 vs 481).
- •Hikutaia School does better on roll size (140 vs 29).
- •Hikutaia School does better on roll growth (5 years) (24.5% vs -14.8%).
- •Hikutaia School is the larger school with 140 students compared with 29.
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 Hikutaia School better than Puriri School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Hikutaia School ranks higher (40.0 vs 34.3 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 Hikutaia School and Puriri School?
About 7.5 km in a straight line, between Hikutaia and Thames in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Hikutaia School: 481. Puriri School: 475. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Hikutaia School and Puriri School rank in Waikato?
Hikutaia School is 123rd of 179 and Puriri School is unranked among full primary schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).