Puriri School vs Te Kauwhata Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 48 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Puriri School
Thames ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
29 students
Te Kauwhata Primary School
Te Kauwhata ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
416 students
| Measure | Puriri School Thames, Waikato | Te Kauwhata Primary School Te Kauwhata, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 34 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | โ | #75 of 179 |
| National rank | โ | #831 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1โ8 | Years 1โ6 |
| Students | 29 | 416 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 475 | 475 |
| Total roll | 29 | 416 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -14.8% | 30.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 31% | 46.2% |
| Pacific students | 3.4% | 16.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Thames | Te Kauwhata |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | puririschool.com | www.tkp.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขTe Kauwhata Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (51.9 vs 34.3).
- โขTe Kauwhata Primary School does better on roll size (416 vs 29).
- โขTe Kauwhata Primary School does better on roll growth (5 years) (30.2% vs -14.8%).
- โขTe Kauwhata Primary School is the larger school with 416 students compared with 29.
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 Puriri School better than Te Kauwhata Primary School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Te Kauwhata Primary School ranks higher (51.9 vs 34.3 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 Puriri School and Te Kauwhata Primary School?
About 48 km in a straight line, between Thames and Te Kauwhata in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Puriri School: 475. Te Kauwhata Primary School: 475. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Puriri School and Te Kauwhata Primary School rank in Waikato?
Puriri School is unranked and Te Kauwhata Primary School is 75th of 179 among full primary schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).