Overview
Putāruru Primary School is a state contributing school in Putaruru, Waikato. It is a co-educational school. The school has 202 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 539 (high equity need). The school does not have an enrolment scheme. It is located in the South Waikato District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeContributing
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthoritySouth Waikato District
RegionWaikato
Urban/RuralSmall urban area
Postcode3443
MoE School ID1658
Student Demographics
Total Roll202
European/Pakeha50.5%
Maori61.4%
Pacific4.5%
Asian1.5%
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 EQI539
National Avg463
Contexthigh equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)