Paerata School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Paerata, Auckland 2124 · Franklin Local Board Area
#260 of 390 full primary schools in Auckland
#897 of 1,559 nationally
About Paerata School
Paerata School is a state full primary located in Paerata, in the Franklin Local Board Area territorial authority of Auckland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 182 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 49.0 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 260th of 390 ranked full primary schools in Auckland. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (68th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (43th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 20.9%; pacific students 22%; international students 0%.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against full primary schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)465
- Roll size (10%)182
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)35.6%
- 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 Paerata School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 465
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 182
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 35.6%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 20.9%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 22%
- 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 Paerata School has changed over time.
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Schools near Paerata School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Wesley College
Pukekohe · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
326 students · 808 m away
Karaka School
Papakura · State full primary · Years 1–8
250 students · 2.3 km away
St Ignatius of Loyola Catholic College
Drury · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
608 students · 4.1 km away
Te Hihi School
Papakura · State full primary · Years 1–8
150 students · 5.6 km away
Pukekohe North School
Pukekohe · State full primary · Years 1–8
371 students · 6.1 km away
Ngākōroa School
Karaka · State full primary · Years 1–8
232 students · 6.2 km away
St Joseph's School (Pukekohe)
Pukekohe · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
362 students · 6.2 km away
Valley School
Pukekohe · State contributing · Years 1–6
490 students · 6.6 km away
Tamaoho School
Pukekohe · State contributing · Years 1–6
352 students · 6.7 km away
ACG Strathallan
Karaka · Private composite · Years 1–13
1,287 students · 6.8 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Auckland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Rangeview Intermediate
Te Atatu South · State intermediate · Years 7–8
464 students
Pukekohe Intermediate
Pukekohe · State intermediate · Years 7–8
689 students
Maangere Bridge School
Mangere Bridge · State contributing · Years 1–6
337 students
Ngākōroa School
Karaka · State full primary · Years 1–8
232 students
Rosehill Intermediate
Papakura · State intermediate · Years 7–8
382 students
Kaitoke School (Claris)
Claris · State full primary · Years 1–8
54 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Paerata School a good school?
Paerata School has a Success Index (NZ) of 49.0 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #260 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 Paerata School rank in Auckland?
Paerata School ranks #260 of 390 full primary schools in Auckland and #897 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Paerata School?
Paerata School had 182 students in 2026, a change of +36% over five years.
Is Paerata School a primary school or a secondary school?
Paerata School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Paerata School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Paerata School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.