Ngākōroa School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Karaka, Auckland 2578 · Franklin Local Board Area
#252 of 390 full primary schools in Auckland
#851 of 1,559 nationally
About Ngākōroa School
Ngākōroa School is a state full primary located in Karaka, in the Franklin Local Board Area territorial authority of Auckland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 232 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 50.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 252nd of 390 ranked full primary schools in Auckland. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (73th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (42th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 28.9%; pacific students 27.6%; international students 0%.
There are 2 schools in Karaka; Ngākōroa School ranks 1st of 1 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%)466
- Roll size (10%)232
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)343.9%
- 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 Ngākōroa School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 466
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 232
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 343.9%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 28.9%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 27.6%
- 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 Ngākōroa School has changed over time.
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Schools near Ngākōroa School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Drury School
Drury · State full primary · Years 1–8
346 students · 1.2 km away
Drury Christian School
Drury · Private composite · Years 1–13
32 students · 1.4 km away
Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Ngā Papaonekura
Papakura · State composite · Years 1–13
75 students · 2.3 km away
Mangapikopiko School
Papakura · State contributing · Years 1–6
278 students · 2.3 km away
St Ignatius of Loyola Catholic College
Drury · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
608 students · 2.9 km away
Rosehill Intermediate
Papakura · State intermediate · Years 7–8
382 students · 3.0 km away
Rosehill College
Papakura · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,751 students · 3.2 km away
Rosehill School
Papakura · State special school
361 students · 3.3 km away
Kereru Park Campus
Papakura · State full primary · Years 1–8
162 students · 3.5 km away
Opaheke School
Papakura · State full primary · Years 1–8
653 students · 3.6 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Auckland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Maangere Bridge School
Mangere Bridge · State contributing · Years 1–6
337 students
Rangeview Intermediate
Te Atatu South · State intermediate · Years 7–8
464 students
Pukekohe Intermediate
Pukekohe · State intermediate · Years 7–8
689 students
Rosehill Intermediate
Papakura · State intermediate · Years 7–8
382 students
Kaitoke School (Claris)
Claris · State full primary · Years 1–8
54 students
Paerata School
Paerata · State full primary · Years 1–8
182 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Ngākōroa School a good school?
Ngākōroa School has a Success Index (NZ) of 50.8 out of 100 (Top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #252 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 Ngākōroa School rank in Auckland?
Ngākōroa School ranks #252 of 390 full primary schools in Auckland and #851 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Ngākōroa School?
Ngākōroa School had 232 students in 2026, a change of +344% over five years.
Is Ngākōroa School a primary school or a secondary school?
Ngākōroa School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Ngākōroa School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Ngākōroa School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.