Pokuru School vs Te Awamutu College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 8.8 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pokuru School
Pokuru ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
145 students
Te Awamutu College
Te Awamutu ยท State secondary (year 9-15) ยท Years 9โ13
1,278 students
| Measure | Pokuru School Pokuru, Waikato | Te Awamutu College Te Awamutu, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 44 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #109 of 179 | #23 of 58 |
| National rank | #1030 of 1,559 | #280 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | Years 9โ13 |
| Students | 145 | 1,278 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 461 | 481 |
| Total roll | 145 | 1,278 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -14.9% | 10.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | 65.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | 36.3% |
| Mฤori students | 32.4% | 27.3% |
| Pacific students | 4.1% | 3.4% |
| International students | 0% | 0.3% |
| suburb or town | Pokuru | Te Awamutu |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.pokuru.school.nz | www.tac.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- โขBoth schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (43.5 vs 42.6).
- โขPokuru School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (461 vs 481).
- โขTe Awamutu College does better on roll size (1,278 vs 145).
- โขTe Awamutu College does better on roll growth (5 years) (10.9% vs -14.9%).
- โขTe Awamutu College is the larger school with 1,278 students compared with 145.
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 Pokuru School better than Te Awamutu College?
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 Pokuru School and Te Awamutu College?
About 8.8 km in a straight line, between Pokuru and Te Awamutu in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Pokuru School: 461. Te Awamutu College: 481. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Pokuru School and Te Awamutu College rank in Waikato?
Pokuru School is 109th of 179 and Te Awamutu College is 23rd of 58 among contributing schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).