Schools in Pukeokahu
Taranaki & Manawatū · New Zealand
There is 1 school in and around Pukeokahu (Taranaki & Manawatū) — 1 primary. Pukeokahu School is the highest-scoring on the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite, which compares every school against its EQI peer group. Each profile is source-linked to Education Counts, ERO and the Ministry of Education.
1 school · refreshed from Education Counts 2026-07-12. Full methodology.
More schools in Pukeokahu
These schools don't yet have a composite score (often small rolls or limited scored data). Their full source-linked profiles are still available.
- Pukeokahu School Full Primary · 4 students
What the record says about Pukeokahu schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Pukeokahu School
Pukeokahu School's 2024 ERO review found that the majority of students achieve at or above curriculum expectation in reading, writing and mathematics, with increasingly equitable outcomes. Leadership effectively coordinates improvement strategies, and teachers use diverse resources and strategies to support student engagement. The school achieved a composite score of 76.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Pukeokahu schools
What schools are in Pukeokahu?
Pukeokahu has 1 school on our records (1 primary): Pukeokahu School. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Pukeokahu?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Pukeokahu School ranks highest among Pukeokahu schools. "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Pukeokahu?
Many New Zealand state schools operate an enrolment zone (home zone), so your home address — not just the suburb — determines which in-zone state schools you can enrol at. Living in Pukeokahu does not guarantee a place at any particular school. Check each school's current zone with the school directly or use our by-address tool to see which schools cover a specific Pukeokahu address.
Decile or EQI — how are Pukeokahu schools rated for socio-economic need?
New Zealand replaced the decile system with the Equity Index (EQI) in 2023. A lower EQI means a more socio-economically advantaged community; a higher EQI means greater need. EQI is a funding tool, not a quality measure — a high-EQI school can outperform a low-EQI one. The SchoolsNearMe composite controls for EQI so a school serving a more disadvantaged community isn't unfairly penalised.
Source data: Education Counts (NCEA, retention, destinations, discipline, funding) · Ministry of Education (roll, EQI, identity) · Education Review Office (reviews).