State · Full Primary · Co-ed
Pongakawa School
A state full primary (years 1–8) in Pongakawa, Pongakawa, with 315 students on its Jul 2026 roll.
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Pongakawa School, Ministry school number 1899 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
On the roll
315students
Pongakawa School had 315 students enrolled at Jul 2026.
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 315 students on the roll, so they sum to about 124%, 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
448EQI
moderate socio-economic barriers
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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
Pongakawa 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
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
| School | Type | Years | Roll | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paengaroa School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 199 | 5.6 km |
| Pukehina School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 13 | 5.9 km |
| Maketu School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 44 | 8.6 km |
| Otamarakau School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 63 | 9.8 km |
| Rangiuru School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 98 | 10.3 km |
| TKKM o Te Matai | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 43 | 11.5 km |
| Fairhaven School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 484 | 14.4 km |
| Te Puke Intermediate | Intermediate | Years 7–8 | 519 | 14.9 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
Compare with a similar school
- Pongakawa School vs Paengaroa School
- Pongakawa School vs Pukehina School
- Pongakawa School vs Maketu School
Common questions
What year levels does Pongakawa School cover?
Pongakawa School is a full primary, which covers years 1–8.
How many students attend Pongakawa School?
315 students were on the roll at Jul 2026, according to the Ministry of Education's school directory.
Does Pongakawa School have an enrolment zone?
No. Pongakawa School does not operate an enrolment scheme, so enrolment is not restricted to a home zone.
Is Pongakawa School a state school?
Pongakawa School is a state school.