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Purua School

A state full primary (years 1–8) in Purua, Whangarei, with 31 students on its Jul 2026 roll.

Y1 Y13 Years 1–8
On the roll31at Jul 2026
EQI · socio-economic513more socio-economic barriers — not a quality measure
Enrolment zoneNono home zone
StudentsCo-edRural other

Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Purua School, Ministry school number 1089 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method

On the roll

31students

Purua School had 31 students enrolled at Jul 2026.

Māori 1858%
European/Pākehā 1548%
Pacific <5
Asian <5
MELAA <5
Other <5

These add up to more than the roll. The Ministry records ethnicity as total response: a student who identifies with more than one ethnicity is counted in each. Percentages are each group's share of the 31 students on the roll, so they sum to about 135%, not 100%.

Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Roll at Jul 2026; groups under 5 students shown as “<5” · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method

Equity Index

513EQI

more socio-economic barriers

344 national median 461 569 513

← fewer barriersmore barriers →

What EQI measures

The Equity Index estimates the extent to which a school's students face socio-economic barriers to achievement. It describes the community a school serves — it does not measure school quality, teaching, or student outcomes. A school facing more barriers can be an outstanding school. For independent evaluation, read the school's ERO reports. What EQI means →

Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Equity Index, 2565 schools; national range 344–569 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method

Who may enrol

Purua School does not operate an enrolment scheme. There is no home zone, and enrolment is not restricted by where a student lives. How enrolment zones work →

School details

TypeFull Primary
Year levelsYears 1–8
AuthorityState
StudentsCo-Educational
Ministry number1089
Address20 Irvine Road, Purua, Whangarei
Territorial authorityWhangarei District
RegionNorthland
Language of instructionAll students taught in English/other setting
BoardingNo
Opened1892-01-26

Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Contact details as published by the school to the Ministry · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method

Nearby schools

SchoolTypeYearsRollDistance
Te Horo School (Whangarei) Full PrimaryYears 1–8 44 8.3 km
Kokopu School Full PrimaryYears 1–8 123 8.8 km
Matarau School Full PrimaryYears 1–8 280 10.7 km
Mangakahia Area School CompositeYears 1–13 80 12.0 km
Poroti School Full PrimaryYears 1–8 40 12.2 km
Hukerenui School Years 1-8 Full PrimaryYears 1–8 166 14.8 km
Maromaku School Full PrimaryYears 1–8 20 16.2 km
Maungatapere School Full PrimaryYears 1–8 310 16.3 km

Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Distances are straight-line, from the Ministry's directory coordinates — approximate · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method

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Common questions

What year levels does Purua School cover?

Purua School is a full primary, which covers years 1–8.

How many students attend Purua School?

31 students were on the roll at Jul 2026, according to the Ministry of Education's school directory.

Does Purua School have an enrolment zone?

No. Purua School does not operate an enrolment scheme, so enrolment is not restricted to a home zone.

Is Purua School a state school?

Purua School is a state school.

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