Pukenui School (Te Kuiti) vs Te Kuiti High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 1.1 km 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
Te Kuiti High School
Te Kuiti · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
297 students
| Measure | Pukenui School (Te Kuiti) Te Kuiti, Waikato | Te Kuiti High School Te Kuiti, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 18 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #175 of 179 | #35 of 58 |
| National rank | #1536 of 1,559 | #358 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 137 | 297 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 540 | 522 |
| Total roll | 137 | 297 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -10.5% | 15.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 74.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 52.3% |
| Māori students | 83.2% | 65.3% |
| Pacific students | 9.5% | 10.8% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Te Kuiti | Te Kuiti |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.pukenui.school.nz | www.tkhs.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Te Kuiti High School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (32.7 vs 17.5).
- •Te Kuiti High School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (522 vs 540).
- •Te Kuiti High School does better on roll size (297 vs 137).
- •Te Kuiti High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (15.6% vs -10.5%).
- •Te Kuiti High School is the larger school with 297 students compared with 137.
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 Te Kuiti High School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Te Kuiti High School ranks higher (32.7 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 Te Kuiti High School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Te Kuiti and Te Kuiti in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Pukenui School (Te Kuiti): 540. Te Kuiti High School: 522. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Pukenui School (Te Kuiti) and Te Kuiti High School rank in Waikato?
Pukenui School (Te Kuiti) is 175th of 179 and Te Kuiti High School is 35th of 58 among full primary schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).