Ngatea School vs Pukekawa School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 45 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ngatea School
Ngatea · State full primary · Years 1–8
301 students
Pukekawa School
Tuakau · State contributing · Years 1–6
83 students
| Measure | Ngatea School Ngatea, Waikato | Pukekawa School Tuakau, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 49 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #85 of 179 | #100 of 179 |
| National rank | #911 of 1,559 | #979 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 301 | 83 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 452 | 452 |
| Total roll | 301 | 83 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -15.8% | -18.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 21.6% | 15.7% |
| Pacific students | 3% | 3.6% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Ngatea | Tuakau |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.ngatea.school.nz | www.pukekawa.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Ngatea School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (48.5 vs 45.8).
- •Ngatea School does better on roll size (301 vs 83).
- •Ngatea School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-15.8% vs -18.4%).
- •Ngatea School is the larger school with 301 students compared with 83.
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 Ngatea School better than Pukekawa School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Ngatea School ranks higher (48.5 vs 45.8 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 Ngatea School and Pukekawa School?
About 45 km in a straight line, between Ngatea and Tuakau in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Ngatea School: 452. Pukekawa School: 452. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Ngatea School and Pukekawa School rank in Waikato?
Ngatea School is 85th of 179 and Pukekawa School is 100th of 179 among full primary schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).