Karaka School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Papakura, Auckland 2580 · Franklin Local Board Area
#185 of 390 full primary schools in Auckland
#415 of 1,559 nationally
About Karaka School
Karaka School is a state full primary located in Papakura, in the Franklin Local Board Area territorial authority of Auckland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 250 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 69.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 185th of 390 ranked full primary schools in Auckland. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (84th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (32th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 13.6%; pacific students 7.2%; international students 0%.
There are 20 schools in Papakura; Karaka School ranks 4th of 18 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against full primary schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)403
- Roll size (10%)250
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-8.9%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)–
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)–
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Karaka School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 403
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 250
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -8.9%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 13.6%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 7.2%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 0%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Karaka School has changed over time.
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Schools near Karaka School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Paerata School
Paerata · State full primary · Years 1–8
182 students · 2.3 km away
St Ignatius of Loyola Catholic College
Drury · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
608 students · 2.5 km away
Wesley College
Pukekohe · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
326 students · 2.8 km away
Ngākōroa School
Karaka · State full primary · Years 1–8
232 students · 3.9 km away
Mangapikopiko School
Papakura · State contributing · Years 1–6
278 students · 4.8 km away
ACG Strathallan
Karaka · Private composite · Years 1–13
1,287 students · 4.8 km away
Drury School
Drury · State full primary · Years 1–8
346 students · 5.1 km away
Drury Christian School
Drury · Private composite · Years 1–13
32 students · 5.3 km away
Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Ngā Papaonekura
Papakura · State composite · Years 1–13
75 students · 5.4 km away
Hingaia Peninsula School
Hingaia · State full primary · Years 1–8
443 students · 5.4 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Auckland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Laingholm School
Laingholm · State contributing · Years 1–6
159 students
Richmond Road School
Ponsonby · State contributing · Years 1–6
293 students
Kōwhai Intermediate
Kingsland · State intermediate · Years 7–8
558 students
Pukekohe East School
Pukekohe · State contributing · Years 1–6
161 students
Northcote Intermediate
Northcote · State intermediate · Years 7–8
674 students
Bayview School
Glenfield · State contributing · Years 1–6
397 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Karaka School a good school?
Karaka School has a Success Index (NZ) of 69.2 out of 100 (Top 25% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #185 of 390 in Auckland. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Karaka School rank in Auckland?
Karaka School ranks #185 of 390 full primary schools in Auckland and #415 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Karaka School?
Karaka School had 250 students in 2026, a change of -9% over five years.
Is Karaka School a primary school or a secondary school?
Karaka School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Karaka School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Karaka School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.