New ZealandWaikatoWaiukuPukeoware School

Pukeoware School

StateFull PrimaryCo-Educational
Waiuku, Waikato · Rural other
admin@pukeoware.school.nz 09-2359443
Roll158enrolled students
EQI446-9 vs avg 455
TypeFull PrimaryState
ZoneYesZoned school
School Snapshot
State
Full Primary · Co-Educational
EQI446
vs National-9 (avg 455)
Roll158
ZoneZoned
SettingRural other
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Pukeoware School

Key Indicators

How this school compares to national averages

Nat. avg: 463
446-17
Equity Index (EQI)
Nat. avg: 334
158
Total Roll
Nat. avg: 32%
22.2%-9.8pp
Māori Students
Nat. avg: 11.8%
5.7%-6.1pp
Pacific Students
Zoned
Enrolment Scheme
State
Authority
Co-Educational
Co-Ed Status

Overview

Pukeoware School is a state full primary school in Waiuku, Waikato. It is a co-educational school. The school has 158 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 446 (average equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Waikato District territorial authority.

Source: Ministry of Education (2026)

Key Facts

AuthorityState
School TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityWaikato District
RegionWaikato
Urban/RuralRural other
Postcode2681
MoE School ID1454

Student Demographics

Total Roll158
European/Pakeha82.9%
Maori22.2%
Pacific5.7%
Asian12.7%

Ethnicity Distribution

European/Pakeha
82.9%
Maori
22.2%
Pacific
5.7%
Asian
12.7%
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)

Equity Index (EQI)

The Equity Index replaced the decile system in 2023. It measures the socio-economic context of a school's student community. A higher EQI indicates greater equity need (more disadvantaged). The national average is approximately 463.

School EQI446
National Avg463
Contextaverage equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)