Pokeno School vs Te Paina School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 5.2 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pokeno School
Pokeno · State full primary · Years 1–8
682 students
Te Paina School
Mercer · State full primary · Years 1–8
62 students
| Measure | Pokeno School Pokeno, Waikato | Te Paina School Mercer, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 75 Top 25% | 25 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #16 of 179 | #160 of 179 |
| National rank | #272 of 1,559 | #1430 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 682 | 62 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 429 | 513 |
| Total roll | 682 | 62 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 75.4% | 17.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 21.3% | 53.2% |
| Pacific students | 20.1% | 14.5% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Pokeno | Mercer |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.pokeno.school.nz/ | www.tepaina.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Pokeno School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (75.2 vs 25.4).
- •Pokeno School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (429 vs 513).
- •Pokeno School does better on roll size (682 vs 62).
- •Pokeno School does better on roll growth (5 years) (75.4% vs 17.6%).
- •Pokeno School is the larger school with 682 students compared with 62.
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 Pokeno School better than Te Paina School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Pokeno School ranks higher (75.2 vs 25.4 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 Pokeno School and Te Paina School?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between Pokeno and Mercer in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Pokeno School: 429. Te Paina School: 513. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Pokeno School and Te Paina School rank in Waikato?
Pokeno School is 16th of 179 and Te Paina School is 160th of 179 among full primary schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).