Overview
Putāruru College is a state secondary (year 7-15) school in Putaruru, Waikato. It is a co-educational school. The school has 419 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 518 (high equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the South Waikato District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeSecondary (Year 7-15)
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthoritySouth Waikato District
RegionWaikato
Urban/RuralSmall urban area
Postcode3443
MoE School ID494
Student Demographics
Total Roll419
European/Pakeha56.6%
Maori49.4%
Pacific4.1%
Asian7.2%
Ethnicity Distribution
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 EQI518
National Avg463
Contexthigh equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)