Pokuru School vs Te Awamutu Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 8.7 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pokuru School
Pokuru · State contributing · Years 1–6
145 students
Te Awamutu Primary School
Te Awamutu · State contributing · Years 1–6
605 students
| Measure | Pokuru School Pokuru, Waikato | Te Awamutu Primary School Te Awamutu, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 44 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #109 of 179 | #54 of 179 |
| National rank | #1030 of 1,559 | #629 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 145 | 605 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 461 | 461 |
| Total roll | 145 | 605 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -14.9% | 16.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 32.4% | 33.4% |
| Pacific students | 4.1% | 4.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Pokuru | Te Awamutu |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.pokuru.school.nz | www.taps.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Te Awamutu Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (60.0 vs 43.5).
- •Te Awamutu Primary School does better on roll size (605 vs 145).
- •Te Awamutu Primary School does better on roll growth (5 years) (16.9% vs -14.9%).
- •Te Awamutu Primary School is the larger school with 605 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 Primary School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Te Awamutu Primary School ranks higher (60.0 vs 43.5 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 Pokuru School and Te Awamutu Primary School?
About 8.7 km in a straight line, between Pokuru and Te Awamutu in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Pokuru School: 461. Te Awamutu Primary School: 461. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Pokuru School and Te Awamutu Primary School rank in Waikato?
Pokuru School is 109th of 179 and Te Awamutu Primary School is 54th of 179 among contributing schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).