Pokeno School vs Tuakau School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 7.1 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
Tuakau School
Tuakau · State contributing · Years 1–6
260 students
| Measure | Pokeno School Pokeno, Waikato | Tuakau School Tuakau, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 75 Top 25% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #16 of 179 | #135 of 179 |
| National rank | #272 of 1,559 | #1212 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 682 | 260 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 429 | 516 |
| Total roll | 682 | 260 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 75.4% | 3.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 21.3% | 56.9% |
| Pacific students | 20.1% | 24.6% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Pokeno | Tuakau |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.pokeno.school.nz/ | www.tuakau.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Pokeno School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (75.2 vs 34.9).
- •Pokeno School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (429 vs 516).
- •Pokeno School does better on roll size (682 vs 260).
- •Pokeno School does better on roll growth (5 years) (75.4% vs 3.2%).
- •Pokeno School is the larger school with 682 students compared with 260.
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 Tuakau School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Pokeno School ranks higher (75.2 vs 34.9 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 Tuakau School?
About 7.1 km in a straight line, between Pokeno and Tuakau in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Pokeno School: 429. Tuakau School: 516. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Pokeno School and Tuakau School rank in Waikato?
Pokeno School is 16th of 179 and Tuakau School is 135th of 179 among full primary schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).