Putāruru College vs Reporoa College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary (year 7-15) schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 66 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
Reporoa College
Reporoa · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
207 students
| Measure | Putāruru College Putaruru, Waikato | Reporoa College Reporoa, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 27 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #42 of 58 | #49 of 58 |
| National rank | #394 of 486 | #418 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Secondary (Year 7-15) |
| Year range | Years 7–13 | Years 7–13 |
| Students | 397 | 207 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 518 | 519 |
| Total roll | 397 | 207 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 13.8% | -12.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 55% | 72.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 28.3% | 39.4% |
| Māori students | 48.1% | 51.7% |
| Pacific students | 4.5% | 1% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Putaruru | Reporoa |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.putarurucollege.school.nz | www.reporoa.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Putāruru College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (26.6 vs 23.6).
- •Putāruru College does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (518 vs 519).
- •Putāruru College does better on roll size (397 vs 207).
- •Putāruru College does better on roll growth (5 years) (13.8% vs -12.6%).
- •Reporoa College does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (72.7% vs 55%).
- •Putāruru College is the larger school with 397 students compared with 207.
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 Reporoa College?
On the Success Index (NZ), Putāruru College ranks higher (26.6 vs 23.6 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 Putāruru College and Reporoa College?
About 66 km in a straight line, between Putaruru and Reporoa in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Putāruru College: 518. Reporoa College: 519. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Putāruru College and Reporoa College rank in Waikato?
Putāruru College is 42nd of 58 and Reporoa College is 49th of 58 among secondary (year 7-15) schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).