Otaua School vs Pukeoware School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 7.7 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Otaua School
Waiuku · State full primary · Years 1–8
230 students
Pukeoware School
Waiuku · State full primary · Years 1–8
169 students
| Measure | Otaua School Waiuku, Waikato | Pukeoware School Waiuku, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 58 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #57 of 179 | #58 of 179 |
| National rank | #684 of 1,559 | #699 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 230 | 169 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 450 | 446 |
| Total roll | 230 | 169 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 16.9% | 4.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 12.2% | 21.3% |
| Pacific students | 5.7% | 5.9% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Waiuku | Waiuku |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.otaua.school.nz | www.pukeoware.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (57.5 vs 56.8).
- •Pukeoware School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (446 vs 450).
- •Otaua School does better on roll size (230 vs 169).
- •Otaua School does better on roll growth (5 years) (16.9% vs 4.6%).
- •Otaua School is the larger school with 230 students compared with 169.
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 Otaua School better than Pukeoware 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 Otaua School and Pukeoware School?
About 7.7 km in a straight line, between Waiuku and Waiuku in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Otaua School: 450. Pukeoware School: 446. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Otaua School and Pukeoware School rank in Waikato?
Otaua School is 57th of 179 and Pukeoware School is 58th of 179 among full primary schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).