Putāruru College vs Tirau Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 7.7 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
Tirau Primary School
Tirau · State contributing · Years 1–6
127 students
| Measure | Putāruru College Putaruru, Waikato | Tirau Primary School Tirau, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 27 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #42 of 58 | #120 of 179 |
| National rank | #394 of 486 | #1094 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 7–13 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 397 | 127 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 518 | 477 |
| Total roll | 397 | 127 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 13.8% | 1.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 55% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 28.3% | – |
| Māori students | 48.1% | 32.3% |
| Pacific students | 4.5% | 8.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Putaruru | Tirau |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.putarurucollege.school.nz | www.tirau.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Tirau Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (40.7 vs 26.6).
- •Tirau Primary School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (477 vs 518).
- •Putāruru College does better on roll size (397 vs 127).
- •Putāruru College does better on roll growth (5 years) (13.8% vs 1.6%).
- •Putāruru College is the larger school with 397 students compared with 127.
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 Tirau Primary School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Tirau Primary School ranks higher (40.7 vs 26.6 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 Tirau Primary School?
About 7.7 km in a straight line, between Putaruru and Tirau in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Putāruru College: 518. Tirau Primary School: 477. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Putāruru College and Tirau Primary School rank in Waikato?
Putāruru College is 42nd of 58 and Tirau Primary School is 120th of 179 among secondary (year 7-15) schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).