Putāruru College vs Te Wharekura o Te Kaokaoroa o Patetere
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 1.2 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
Te Wharekura o Te Kaokaoroa o Patetere
Putaruru · State composite · Years 1–13
290 students
| Measure | Putāruru College Putaruru, Waikato | Te Wharekura o Te Kaokaoroa o Patetere Putaruru, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 27 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #42 of 58 | #41 of 58 |
| National rank | #394 of 486 | #390 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Composite |
| Year range | Years 7–13 | Years 1–13 |
| Students | 397 | 290 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 518 | 523 |
| Total roll | 397 | 290 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 13.8% | 33.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 55% | 71.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 28.3% | 14.3% |
| Māori students | 48.1% | 96.2% |
| Pacific students | 4.5% | 12.8% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Putaruru | Putaruru |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.putarurucollege.school.nz | www.kaokaoroa.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (26.6 vs 27.1).
- •Putāruru College does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (518 vs 523).
- •Putāruru College does better on roll size (397 vs 290).
- •Te Wharekura o Te Kaokaoroa o Patetere does better on roll growth (5 years) (33.5% vs 13.8%).
- •Te Wharekura o Te Kaokaoroa o Patetere does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (71.4% vs 55%).
- •Putāruru College is the larger school with 397 students compared with 290.
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 Te Wharekura o Te Kaokaoroa o Patetere?
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 Te Wharekura o Te Kaokaoroa o Patetere?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Putaruru and Putaruru in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Putāruru College: 518. Te Wharekura o Te Kaokaoroa o Patetere: 523. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Putāruru College and Te Wharekura o Te Kaokaoroa o Patetere rank in Waikato?
Putāruru College is 42nd of 58 and Te Wharekura o Te Kaokaoroa o Patetere is 41st of 58 among secondary (year 7-15) schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).