Pakuranga Heights School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Pakuranga, Auckland 2140 · Howick Local Board Area
#239 of 390 contributing schools in Auckland
#804 of 1,559 nationally
About Pakuranga Heights School
Pakuranga Heights School is a state contributing located in Pakuranga, in the Howick Local Board Area territorial authority of Auckland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 498 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 53.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 239th of 390 ranked contributing schools in Auckland. Its strongest component is roll size (88th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (28th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 18.1%; pacific students 34.5%; international students 0%.
There are 10 schools in Pakuranga; Pakuranga Heights School ranks 4th of 9 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against contributing schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)449
- Roll size (10%)498
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-2.1%
- 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 Pakuranga Heights School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 449
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 498
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -2.1%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 18.1%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 34.5%
- 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 Pakuranga Heights School has changed over time.
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Schools near Pakuranga Heights School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Pakuranga Intermediate
Pakuranga · State intermediate · Years 7–8
291 students · 566 m away
Riverhills School
Pakuranga · State contributing · Years 1–6
129 students · 797 m away
Elm Park School
Pakuranga Heights · State contributing · Years 1–6
495 students · 876 m away
Saint Kentigern College
Pakuranga · Private secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
2,350 students · 932 m away
Edgewater College
Pakuranga · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
629 students · 1.0 km away
Anchorage Park School
Pakuranga · State contributing · Years 1–6
128 students · 1.5 km away
Sunnyhills School
Pakuranga · State contributing · Years 1–6
500 students · 1.5 km away
Riverina School
Pakuranga · State contributing · Years 1–6
150 students · 1.9 km away
St Mark's School (Pakuranga)
Pakuranga · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
209 students · 2.0 km away
Panmure Bridge School
Panmure · State full primary · Years 1–8
209 students · 2.2 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Auckland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Orakei School
Orakei · State full primary · Years 1–8
253 students
Kaukapakapa School
Kaukapakapa · State full primary · Years 1–8
253 students
Waioneke School
Helensville · State full primary · Years 1–8
93 students
Te Hihi School
Papakura · State full primary · Years 1–8
150 students
Te Kura Rau Iti
Flat Bush · State contributing · Years 1–6
69 students
New Lynn School
New Lynn · State contributing · Years 1–6
412 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Pakuranga Heights School a good school?
Pakuranga Heights School has a Success Index (NZ) of 53.0 out of 100 (Top 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #239 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 Pakuranga Heights School rank in Auckland?
Pakuranga Heights School ranks #239 of 390 contributing schools in Auckland and #804 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Pakuranga Heights School?
Pakuranga Heights School had 498 students in 2026, a change of -2% over five years.
Is Pakuranga Heights School a primary school or a secondary school?
Pakuranga Heights School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Pakuranga Heights School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Pakuranga Heights School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.