State-integrated · Full Primary · Co-ed
St Mary's Catholic School (Putāruru)
A state-integrated full primary (years 1–8) in Putāruru, Putaruru, with 170 students on its Jul 2026 roll.
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · St Mary's Catholic School (Putāruru), Ministry school number 1957 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
On the roll
170students
St Mary's Catholic School (Putāruru) had 170 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 170 students on the roll, so they sum to about 120%, 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
455EQI
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
St Mary's Catholic School (Putāruru) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Te Wharekura o Te Kaokaoroa o Patetere | Composite | Years 1–13 | 294 | 0.6 km |
| Putāruru College | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Years 7–13 | 406 | 1.0 km |
| Putāruru Primary School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 215 | 1.3 km |
| Lichfield School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 86 | 7.1 km |
| Tirau Primary School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 127 | 8.3 km |
| Kuranui Primary School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 48 | 12.9 km |
| Te Waotu School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 126 | 13.3 km |
| Horahora School (Cambridge) | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 37 | 15.4 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
- St Mary's Catholic School (Putāruru) vs Putāruru Primary School
- St Mary's Catholic School (Putāruru) vs Lichfield School
- St Mary's Catholic School (Putāruru) vs Tirau Primary School
Common questions
What year levels does St Mary's Catholic School (Putāruru) cover?
St Mary's Catholic School (Putāruru) is a full primary, which covers years 1–8.
How many students attend St Mary's Catholic School (Putāruru)?
170 students were on the roll at Jul 2026, according to the Ministry of Education's school directory.
Does St Mary's Catholic School (Putāruru) have an enrolment zone?
No. St Mary's Catholic School (Putāruru) does not operate an enrolment scheme, so enrolment is not restricted to a home zone.
Is St Mary's Catholic School (Putāruru) a state school?
St Mary's Catholic School (Putāruru) is a state-integrated school.