Onewhero Area School vs Pukekawa School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 6.3 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Onewhero Area School
Onewhero · State composite · Years 1–13
382 students
Pukekawa School
Tuakau · State contributing · Years 1–6
83 students
| Measure | Onewhero Area School Onewhero, Waikato | Pukekawa School Tuakau, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 42 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #24 of 58 | #100 of 179 |
| National rank | #282 of 486 | #979 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Composite | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–13 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 382 | 83 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 467 | 452 |
| Total roll | 382 | 83 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -24.6% | -18.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 81.8% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 36.4% | – |
| Māori students | 28% | 15.7% |
| Pacific students | 8.6% | 3.6% |
| International students | 0.3% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Onewhero | Tuakau |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.onewhero.school.nz/ | www.pukekawa.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Pukekawa School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (45.8 vs 42.3).
- •Pukekawa School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (452 vs 467).
- •Onewhero Area School does better on roll size (382 vs 83).
- •Pukekawa School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-18.4% vs -24.6%).
- •Onewhero Area School is the larger school with 382 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 Onewhero Area School better than Pukekawa School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Pukekawa School ranks higher (45.8 vs 42.3 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 Onewhero Area School and Pukekawa School?
About 6.3 km in a straight line, between Onewhero and Tuakau in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Onewhero Area School: 467. Pukekawa School: 452. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Onewhero Area School and Pukekawa School rank in Waikato?
Onewhero Area School is 24th of 58 and Pukekawa School is 100th of 179 among composite schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).