Overview
St Mary's Catholic School (Putāruru) is a state integrated full primary school in Putaruru, Waikato. It is a co-educational school. The school has 172 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 455 (average 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 Integrated
School TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthoritySouth Waikato District
RegionWaikato
Urban/RuralSmall urban area
Postcode3411
MoE School ID1957
Student Demographics
Total Roll172
European/Pakeha60.5%
Maori25%
Pacific5.8%
Asian25%
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 EQI455
National Avg463
Contextaverage equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)