Putāruru Primary School vs Te Kura o Rangiriri
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 90 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
Te Kura o Rangiriri
Rangiriri · State full primary · Years 1–8
73 students
| Measure | Putāruru Primary School Putaruru, Waikato | Te Kura o Rangiriri Rangiriri, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 27 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #154 of 179 | #171 of 179 |
| National rank | #1390 of 1,559 | #1518 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 227 | 73 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 539 | 539 |
| Total roll | 227 | 73 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 20.2% | 96.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 63% | 97.3% |
| Pacific students | 5.3% | 16.4% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Putaruru | Rangiriri |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.putaruru.school.nz | – |
The verdict
- •Putāruru Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (27.4 vs 19.2).
- •Putāruru Primary School does better on roll size (227 vs 73).
- •Te Kura o Rangiriri does better on roll growth (5 years) (96.3% vs 20.2%).
- •Putāruru Primary School is the larger school with 227 students compared with 73.
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 Te Kura o Rangiriri?
On the Success Index (NZ), Putāruru Primary School ranks higher (27.4 vs 19.2 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 Te Kura o Rangiriri?
About 90 km in a straight line, between Putaruru and Rangiriri in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Putāruru Primary School: 539. Te Kura o Rangiriri: 539. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Putāruru Primary School and Te Kura o Rangiriri rank in Waikato?
Putāruru Primary School is 154th of 179 and Te Kura o Rangiriri is 171st of 179 among contributing schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).