Plimmerton School vs Pukerua Bay School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 5.1 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Plimmerton School
Plimmerton ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
393 students
Pukerua Bay School
Pukerua Bay ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
157 students
| Measure | Plimmerton School Plimmerton, Wellington | Pukerua Bay School Pukerua Bay, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 73 Top 25% | 66 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #58 of 176 | #85 of 176 |
| National rank | #316 of 1,559 | #485 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1โ8 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 393 | 157 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 396 | 412 |
| Total roll | 393 | 157 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -21.1% | -6.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 18.3% | 21% |
| Pacific students | 8.1% | 5.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Plimmerton | Pukerua Bay |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.plimmerton.school.nz | www.pukeruabay.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขPlimmerton School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (73.3 vs 65.5).
- โขPlimmerton School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (396 vs 412).
- โขPlimmerton School does better on roll size (393 vs 157).
- โขPukerua Bay School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-6.1% vs -21.1%).
- โขPlimmerton School is the larger school with 393 students compared with 157.
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 Plimmerton School better than Pukerua Bay School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Plimmerton School ranks higher (73.3 vs 65.5 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 Plimmerton School and Pukerua Bay School?
About 5.1 km in a straight line, between Plimmerton and Pukerua Bay in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Plimmerton School: 396. Pukerua Bay School: 412. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Plimmerton School and Pukerua Bay School rank in Wellington?
Plimmerton School is 58th of 176 and Pukerua Bay School is 85th of 176 among full primary schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).