Pukete School vs Te Kōpuku High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 1.3 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pukete School
Pukete · State contributing · Years 1–6
424 students
Te Kōpuku High
Te Rapa · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
348 students
| Measure | Pukete School Pukete, Waikato | Te Kōpuku High Te Rapa, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 48 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #90 of 179 | #38 of 58 |
| National rank | #922 of 1,559 | #377 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Secondary (Year 7-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 7–13 |
| Students | 424 | 348 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 459 | 525 |
| Total roll | 424 | 348 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -12.8% | 33.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 76.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 35% |
| Māori students | 33.5% | 95.1% |
| Pacific students | 11.1% | 7.8% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Pukete | Te Rapa |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.puketeschool.co.nz | www.tekopuku.school.nz/#home |
The verdict
- •Pukete School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (48.1 vs 30.2).
- •Pukete School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (459 vs 525).
- •Pukete School does better on roll size (424 vs 348).
- •Te Kōpuku High does better on roll growth (5 years) (33.9% vs -12.8%).
- •Pukete School is the larger school with 424 students compared with 348.
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 Pukete School better than Te Kōpuku High?
On the Success Index (NZ), Pukete School ranks higher (48.1 vs 30.2 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 Pukete School and Te Kōpuku High?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Pukete and Te Rapa in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Pukete School: 459. Te Kōpuku High: 525. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Pukete School and Te Kōpuku High rank in Waikato?
Pukete School is 90th of 179 and Te Kōpuku High is 38th of 58 among contributing schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).