Pukeatua School vs Te Waotu School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 15 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pukeatua School
Pukeatua · State full primary · Years 1–8
100 students
Te Waotu School
Putaruru · State full primary · Years 1–8
129 students
| Measure | Pukeatua School Pukeatua, Waikato | Te Waotu School Putaruru, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 41 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #119 of 179 | #86 of 179 |
| National rank | #1085 of 1,559 | #913 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 100 | 129 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 464 | 448 |
| Total roll | 100 | 129 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -21.3% | -2.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 15% | 17.8% |
| Pacific students | 3% | 2.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Pukeatua | Putaruru |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.pukeatuaschool.co.nz | www.tewaotu.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Te Waotu School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (48.5 vs 41.1).
- •Te Waotu School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (448 vs 464).
- •Te Waotu School does better on roll size (129 vs 100).
- •Te Waotu School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-2.4% vs -21.3%).
- •Te Waotu School is the larger school with 129 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 Te Waotu School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Te Waotu School ranks higher (48.5 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 Te Waotu School?
About 15 km in a straight line, between Pukeatua and Putaruru in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Pukeatua School: 464. Te Waotu School: 448. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Pukeatua School and Te Waotu School rank in Waikato?
Pukeatua School is 119th of 179 and Te Waotu School is 86th of 179 among full primary schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).