Pukenui School (Te Kuiti) vs TKKM o Te Puaha o Waikato
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 112 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
TKKM o Te Puaha o Waikato
Port Waikato · State full primary · Years 1–8
54 students
| Measure | Pukenui School (Te Kuiti) Te Kuiti, Waikato | TKKM o Te Puaha o Waikato Port Waikato, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 18 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #175 of 179 | – |
| National rank | #1536 of 1,559 | – |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 137 | 54 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 540 | 540 |
| Total roll | 137 | 54 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -10.5% | 63.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 83.2% | 100% |
| Pacific students | 9.5% | 1.9% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Te Kuiti | Port Waikato |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.pukenui.school.nz | tepuaha.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (17.5 vs 17.8).
- •Pukenui School (Te Kuiti) does better on roll size (137 vs 54).
- •TKKM o Te Puaha o Waikato does better on roll growth (5 years) (63.9% vs -10.5%).
- •Pukenui School (Te Kuiti) is the larger school with 137 students compared with 54.
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 TKKM o Te Puaha o Waikato?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Pukenui School (Te Kuiti) and TKKM o Te Puaha o Waikato?
About 112 km in a straight line, between Te Kuiti and Port Waikato in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Pukenui School (Te Kuiti): 540. TKKM o Te Puaha o Waikato: 540. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Pukenui School (Te Kuiti) and TKKM o Te Puaha o Waikato rank in Waikato?
Pukenui School (Te Kuiti) is 175th of 179 and TKKM o Te Puaha o Waikato is unranked among full primary schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).