Putāruru College vs Putāruru Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 2.2 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Putāruru College
Putaruru · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
397 students
Putāruru Primary School
Putaruru · State contributing · Years 1–6
227 students
| Measure | Putāruru College Putaruru, Waikato | Putāruru Primary School Putaruru, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 27 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #42 of 58 | #154 of 179 |
| National rank | #394 of 486 | #1390 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 7–13 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 397 | 227 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 518 | 539 |
| Total roll | 397 | 227 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 13.8% | 20.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 55% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 28.3% | – |
| Māori students | 48.1% | 63% |
| Pacific students | 4.5% | 5.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Putaruru | Putaruru |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.putarurucollege.school.nz | www.putaruru.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (26.6 vs 27.4).
- •Putāruru College does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (518 vs 539).
- •Putāruru College does better on roll size (397 vs 227).
- •Putāruru Primary School does better on roll growth (5 years) (20.2% vs 13.8%).
- •Putāruru College is the larger school with 397 students compared with 227.
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 Putāruru College better than Putāruru Primary School?
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 Putāruru College and Putāruru Primary School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Putaruru and Putaruru in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Putāruru College: 518. Putāruru Primary School: 539. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Putāruru College and Putāruru Primary School rank in Waikato?
Putāruru College is 42nd of 58 and Putāruru Primary School is 154th of 179 among secondary (year 7-15) schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).