Ōpoutere School vs Pukete School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 87 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ōpoutere School
Whangamata · State full primary · Years 1–8
117 students
Pukete School
Pukete · State contributing · Years 1–6
424 students
| Measure | Ōpoutere School Whangamata, Waikato | Pukete School Pukete, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 48 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #89 of 179 | #90 of 179 |
| National rank | #920 of 1,559 | #922 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 117 | 424 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 459 | 459 |
| Total roll | 117 | 424 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 10.5% | -12.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 41% | 33.5% |
| Pacific students | 1.7% | 11.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Whangamata | Pukete |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | – | www.puketeschool.co.nz |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (48.1 vs 48.1).
- •Pukete School does better on roll size (424 vs 117).
- •Ōpoutere School does better on roll growth (5 years) (10.5% vs -12.8%).
- •Pukete School is the larger school with 424 students compared with 117.
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 Ōpoutere 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 Ōpoutere School and Pukete School?
About 87 km in a straight line, between Whangamata and Pukete in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Ōpoutere School: 459. Pukete School: 459. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Ōpoutere School and Pukete School rank in Waikato?
Ōpoutere School is 89th of 179 and Pukete School is 90th of 179 among full primary schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).