Pukeatua School vs Silverdale Normal School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 36 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pukeatua School
Pukeatua ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
100 students
Silverdale Normal School
Hillcrest ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
412 students
| Measure | Pukeatua School Pukeatua, Waikato | Silverdale Normal School Hillcrest, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 41 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #119 of 179 | #59 of 179 |
| National rank | #1085 of 1,559 | #705 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1โ8 | Years 1โ6 |
| Students | 100 | 412 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 464 | 464 |
| Total roll | 100 | 412 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -21.3% | 17% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 15% | 26.5% |
| Pacific students | 3% | 2.9% |
| International students | 0% | 0.2% |
| suburb or town | Pukeatua | Hillcrest |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.pukeatuaschool.co.nz | www.silverdale.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขSilverdale Normal School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (56.7 vs 41.1).
- โขSilverdale Normal School does better on roll size (412 vs 100).
- โขSilverdale Normal School does better on roll growth (5 years) (17% vs -21.3%).
- โขSilverdale Normal School is the larger school with 412 students compared with 100.
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 Pukeatua School better than Silverdale Normal School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Silverdale Normal School ranks higher (56.7 vs 41.1 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 Pukeatua School and Silverdale Normal School?
About 36 km in a straight line, between Pukeatua and Hillcrest in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Pukeatua School: 464. Silverdale Normal School: 464. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Pukeatua School and Silverdale Normal School rank in Waikato?
Pukeatua School is 119th of 179 and Silverdale Normal School is 59th of 179 among full primary schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).