Pukekawa School vs Tuakau College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 9.9 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pukekawa School
Tuakau · State contributing · Years 1–6
83 students
Tuakau College
Tuakau · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
994 students
| Measure | Pukekawa School Tuakau, Waikato | Tuakau College Tuakau, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 46 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #100 of 179 | #19 of 58 |
| National rank | #979 of 1,559 | #229 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Secondary (Year 7-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 7–13 |
| Students | 83 | 994 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 452 | 485 |
| Total roll | 83 | 994 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -18.4% | 52.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 80.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 53.5% |
| Māori students | 15.7% | 33.7% |
| Pacific students | 3.6% | 17.4% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Tuakau | Tuakau |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.pukekawa.school.nz | www.tuakaucollege.com |
The verdict
- •Tuakau College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (50.5 vs 45.8).
- •Pukekawa School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (452 vs 485).
- •Tuakau College does better on roll size (994 vs 83).
- •Tuakau College does better on roll growth (5 years) (52.5% vs -18.4%).
- •Tuakau College is the larger school with 994 students compared with 83.
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 Pukekawa School better than Tuakau College?
On the Success Index (NZ), Tuakau College ranks higher (50.5 vs 45.8 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 Pukekawa School and Tuakau College?
About 9.9 km in a straight line, between Tuakau and Tuakau in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Pukekawa School: 452. Tuakau College: 485. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Pukekawa School and Tuakau College rank in Waikato?
Pukekawa School is 100th of 179 and Tuakau College is 19th of 58 among contributing schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).