Pokuru School vs Te Wharekura o Nga Purapura o Te Aroha
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 9.1 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 Wharekura o Nga Purapura o Te Aroha
Te Awamutu · State composite · Years 1–13
96 students
| Measure | Pokuru School Pokuru, Waikato | Te Wharekura o Nga Purapura o Te Aroha Te Awamutu, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 44 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #109 of 179 | #37 of 58 |
| National rank | #1030 of 1,559 | #373 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Composite |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–13 |
| Students | 145 | 96 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 461 | 505 |
| Total roll | 145 | 96 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -14.9% | -11.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 32.4% | 96.9% |
| Pacific students | 4.1% | 4.2% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Pokuru | Te Awamutu |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.pokuru.school.nz | – |
The verdict
- •Pokuru School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (43.5 vs 30.6).
- •Pokuru School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (461 vs 505).
- •Pokuru School does better on roll size (145 vs 96).
- •Te Wharekura o Nga Purapura o Te Aroha does better on roll growth (5 years) (-11.8% vs -14.9%).
- •Pokuru School is the larger school with 145 students compared with 96.
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 Wharekura o Nga Purapura o Te Aroha?
On the Success Index (NZ), Pokuru School ranks higher (43.5 vs 30.6 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 Wharekura o Nga Purapura o Te Aroha?
About 9.1 km in a straight line, between Pokuru and Te Awamutu in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Pokuru School: 461. Te Wharekura o Nga Purapura o Te Aroha: 505. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Pokuru School and Te Wharekura o Nga Purapura o Te Aroha rank in Waikato?
Pokuru School is 109th of 179 and Te Wharekura o Nga Purapura o Te Aroha is 37th of 58 among contributing schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).