St Mary's Catholic School (Putāruru) vs Te Wharekura o Te Kaokaoroa o Patetere
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 558 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Mary's Catholic School (Putāruru)
Putaruru · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
177 students
Te Wharekura o Te Kaokaoroa o Patetere
Putaruru · State composite · Years 1–13
290 students
| Measure | St Mary's Catholic School (Putāruru) Putaruru, Waikato | Te Wharekura o Te Kaokaoroa o Patetere Putaruru, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 46 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #98 of 179 | #41 of 58 |
| National rank | #963 of 1,559 | #390 of 486 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Composite |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–13 |
| Students | 177 | 290 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 455 | 523 |
| Total roll | 177 | 290 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -5.4% | 33.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 71.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 14.3% |
| Māori students | 24.9% | 96.2% |
| Pacific students | 6.2% | 12.8% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Putaruru | Putaruru |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.stmarysput.school.nz | www.kaokaoroa.school.nz |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Catholic School (Putāruru) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (46.4 vs 27.1).
- •St Mary's Catholic School (Putāruru) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (455 vs 523).
- •Te Wharekura o Te Kaokaoroa o Patetere does better on roll size (290 vs 177).
- •Te Wharekura o Te Kaokaoroa o Patetere does better on roll growth (5 years) (33.5% vs -5.4%).
- •Te Wharekura o Te Kaokaoroa o Patetere is the larger school with 290 students compared with 177.
- •St Mary's Catholic School (Putāruru) is a state integrated school while Te Wharekura o Te Kaokaoroa o Patetere is a state 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 St Mary's Catholic School (Putāruru) better than Te Wharekura o Te Kaokaoroa o Patetere?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Mary's Catholic School (Putāruru) ranks higher (46.4 vs 27.1 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 St Mary's Catholic School (Putāruru) and Te Wharekura o Te Kaokaoroa o Patetere?
About 558 m in a straight line, between Putaruru and Putaruru in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
St Mary's Catholic School (Putāruru): 455. 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 St Mary's Catholic School (Putāruru) and Te Wharekura o Te Kaokaoroa o Patetere rank in Waikato?
St Mary's Catholic School (Putāruru) is 98th of 179 and Te Wharekura o Te Kaokaoroa o Patetere is 41st of 58 among full primary schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).