Putāruru Primary School vs Te Wharekura o Te Kaokaoroa o Patetere
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 1.7 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 Wharekura o Te Kaokaoroa o Patetere
Putaruru · State composite · Years 1–13
290 students
| Measure | Putāruru Primary School Putaruru, Waikato | Te Wharekura o Te Kaokaoroa o Patetere Putaruru, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 27 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #154 of 179 | #41 of 58 |
| National rank | #1390 of 1,559 | #390 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Composite |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–13 |
| Students | 227 | 290 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 539 | 523 |
| Total roll | 227 | 290 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 20.2% | 33.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 71.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 14.3% |
| Māori students | 63% | 96.2% |
| Pacific students | 5.3% | 12.8% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Putaruru | Putaruru |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.putaruru.school.nz | www.kaokaoroa.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (27.4 vs 27.1).
- •Te Wharekura o Te Kaokaoroa o Patetere does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (523 vs 539).
- •Te Wharekura o Te Kaokaoroa o Patetere does better on roll size (290 vs 227).
- •Te Wharekura o Te Kaokaoroa o Patetere does better on roll growth (5 years) (33.5% vs 20.2%).
- •Te Wharekura o Te Kaokaoroa o Patetere is the larger school with 290 students compared with 227.
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 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 Primary School and Te Wharekura o Te Kaokaoroa o Patetere?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Putaruru and Putaruru in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Putāruru Primary School: 539. 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 Primary School and Te Wharekura o Te Kaokaoroa o Patetere rank in Waikato?
Putāruru Primary School is 154th of 179 and Te Wharekura o Te Kaokaoroa o Patetere is 41st of 58 among contributing schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).