Putāruru Primary School vs St Mary's Catholic School (Putāruru)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 1.3 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Putāruru Primary School
Putaruru · State contributing · Years 1–6
227 students
St Mary's Catholic School (Putāruru)
Putaruru · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
177 students
| Measure | Putāruru Primary School Putaruru, Waikato | St Mary's Catholic School (Putāruru) Putaruru, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 27 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #154 of 179 | #98 of 179 |
| National rank | #1390 of 1,559 | #963 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 227 | 177 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 539 | 455 |
| Total roll | 227 | 177 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 20.2% | -5.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 63% | 24.9% |
| Pacific students | 5.3% | 6.2% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Putaruru | Putaruru |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.putaruru.school.nz | www.stmarysput.school.nz |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Catholic School (Putāruru) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (46.4 vs 27.4).
- •St Mary's Catholic School (Putāruru) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (455 vs 539).
- •Putāruru Primary School does better on roll size (227 vs 177).
- •Putāruru Primary School does better on roll growth (5 years) (20.2% vs -5.4%).
- •Putāruru Primary School is the larger school with 227 students compared with 177.
- •Putāruru Primary School is a state school while St Mary's Catholic School (Putāruru) is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Primary School better than St Mary's Catholic School (Putāruru)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Mary's Catholic School (Putāruru) ranks higher (46.4 vs 27.4 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 Primary School and St Mary's Catholic School (Putāruru)?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Putaruru and Putaruru in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Putāruru Primary School: 539. St Mary's Catholic School (Putāruru): 455. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Putāruru Primary School and St Mary's Catholic School (Putāruru) rank in Waikato?
Putāruru Primary School is 154th of 179 and St Mary's Catholic School (Putāruru) is 98th of 179 among contributing schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).