Pukete School vs Te Rapa School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 748 m 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 Rapa School
Te Rapa · State full primary · Years 1–8
546 students
| Measure | Pukete School Pukete, Waikato | Te Rapa School Te Rapa, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 48 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #90 of 179 | #60 of 179 |
| National rank | #922 of 1,559 | #711 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 424 | 546 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 459 | 443 |
| Total roll | 424 | 546 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -12.8% | -1.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 33.5% | 29.7% |
| Pacific students | 11.1% | 11.9% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Pukete | Te Rapa |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.puketeschool.co.nz | www.terapa.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Te Rapa School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (56.6 vs 48.1).
- •Te Rapa School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (443 vs 459).
- •Te Rapa School does better on roll size (546 vs 424).
- •Te Rapa School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-1.8% vs -12.8%).
- •Te Rapa School is the larger school with 546 students compared with 424.
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 Rapa School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Te Rapa School ranks higher (56.6 vs 48.1 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 Rapa School?
About 748 m in a straight line, between Pukete and Te Rapa in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Pukete School: 459. Te Rapa School: 443. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Pukete School and Te Rapa School rank in Waikato?
Pukete School is 90th of 179 and Te Rapa School is 60th of 179 among contributing schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).