Pukenui School (Te Kuiti) vs St Joseph's Catholic School (Te Kuiti)
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 368 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pukenui School (Te Kuiti)
Te Kuiti · State full primary · Years 1–8
137 students
St Joseph's Catholic School (Te Kuiti)
Te Kuiti · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
69 students
| Measure | Pukenui School (Te Kuiti) Te Kuiti, Waikato | St Joseph's Catholic School (Te Kuiti) Te Kuiti, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 18 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #175 of 179 | #96 of 179 |
| National rank | #1536 of 1,559 | #954 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 137 | 69 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 540 | 449 |
| Total roll | 137 | 69 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -10.5% | -41% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 83.2% | 11.6% |
| Pacific students | 9.5% | 21.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Te Kuiti | Te Kuiti |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.pukenui.school.nz | www.stjosephtk.school.nz |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic School (Te Kuiti) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (46.9 vs 17.5).
- •St Joseph's Catholic School (Te Kuiti) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (449 vs 540).
- •Pukenui School (Te Kuiti) does better on roll size (137 vs 69).
- •Pukenui School (Te Kuiti) does better on roll growth (5 years) (-10.5% vs -41%).
- •Pukenui School (Te Kuiti) is the larger school with 137 students compared with 69.
- •Pukenui School (Te Kuiti) is a state school while St Joseph's Catholic School (Te Kuiti) is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Pukenui School (Te Kuiti) better than St Joseph's Catholic School (Te Kuiti)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Joseph's Catholic School (Te Kuiti) ranks higher (46.9 vs 17.5 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 Pukenui School (Te Kuiti) and St Joseph's Catholic School (Te Kuiti)?
About 368 m in a straight line, between Te Kuiti and Te Kuiti in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Pukenui School (Te Kuiti): 540. St Joseph's Catholic School (Te Kuiti): 449. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Pukenui School (Te Kuiti) and St Joseph's Catholic School (Te Kuiti) rank in Waikato?
Pukenui School (Te Kuiti) is 175th of 179 and St Joseph's Catholic School (Te Kuiti) is 96th of 179 among full primary schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).