Schools in Pukerua Bay
Porirua · Wellington
There is 1 school in and around Pukerua Bay, Porirua (Wellington) — 1 primary. Pukerua Bay 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.
Schools in Pukerua Bay ranked by value-added score
The SchoolsNearMe composite scores every level against its EQI peer group, so it surfaces schools that get the most out of their students — not just the most advantaged intake. How it's calculated.
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What the record says about Pukerua Bay schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Pukerua Bay School
Pukerua Bay School's 2024 ERO review found a collaborative staff committed to improving learner outcomes, with leadership that supports teachers to build capacity and enhance practice. The school has staff strengths across a range of curriculum areas. The school's composite score is 74.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Pukerua Bay schools
What schools are in Pukerua Bay?
Pukerua Bay, Porirua has 1 school on our records (1 primary): Pukerua Bay School. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Pukerua Bay?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Pukerua Bay School ranks highest among Pukerua Bay schools (72/100). "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Pukerua Bay?
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 Pukerua Bay 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 Pukerua Bay address.
Decile or EQI — how are Pukerua Bay 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).