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Puriri School

A state full primary (years 1–8) in Matatoki-Pūriri, Thames, with 29 students on its Jul 2026 roll.

Y1 Y13 Years 1–8
On the roll29at Jul 2026
EQI · socio-economic475moderate socio-economic barriers — not a quality measure
Enrolment zoneNono home zone
StudentsCo-edRural settlement

Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Puriri School, Ministry school number 1911 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method

On the roll

29students

Puriri School had 29 students enrolled at Jul 2026.

European/Pākehā 2379%
Māori 724%
Asian <5
Pacific <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 29 students on the roll, so they sum to about 114%, 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

475EQI

moderate socio-economic barriers

344 national median 461 569 475

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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

Puriri 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 number1911
AddressPuriri Valley Road, Matatoki-Pūriri, Thames
Territorial authorityThames-Coromandel District
RegionWaikato
Language of instructionAll students taught in English/other setting
BoardingNo
Opened1878-01-26

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
Matatoki School Full PrimaryYears 1–8 82 4.0 km
Turua Primary School Full PrimaryYears 1–8 104 6.4 km
Hikutaia School Full PrimaryYears 1–8 134 7.5 km
Pārāwai School Full PrimaryYears 1–8 231 10.8 km
Kerepehi School Full PrimaryYears 1–8 71 11.5 km
Kopuarahi School Full PrimaryYears 1–8 8 11.8 km
Thames South School Full PrimaryYears 1–8 60 12.4 km
Netherton School Full PrimaryYears 1–8 132 12.6 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 Puriri School cover?

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

How many students attend Puriri School?

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

Does Puriri School have an enrolment zone?

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

Is Puriri School a state school?

Puriri School is a state school.

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