Parakai School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Parakai, Auckland 0830 · Rodney Local Board Area
#284 of 390 full primary schools in Auckland
#1022 of 1,559 nationally
About Parakai School
Parakai School is a state full primary located in Parakai, in the Rodney Local Board Area territorial authority of Auckland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 214 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 43.9 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 284th of 390 ranked full primary schools in Auckland. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (72th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (32th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 40.2%; pacific students 11.7%; 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%)481
- Roll size (10%)214
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)1.5%
- 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 Parakai School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 481
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 214
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 1.5%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 40.2%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 11.7%
- 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 Parakai School has changed over time.
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Schools near Parakai School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Helensville School
Helensville · State full primary · Years 1–8
501 students · 2.6 km away
Kaipara College
Helensville · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
719 students · 3.0 km away
Kaukapakapa School
Kaukapakapa · State full primary · Years 1–8
253 students · 7.5 km away
Woodhill School
Woodhill · State full primary · Years 1–8
76 students · 8.9 km away
Waitoki School
Waitoki · State full primary · Years 1–8
117 students · 11 km away
Waimauku School
Waimauku · State full primary · Years 1–8
690 students · 13 km away
Matua Ngaru School
Kumeu · State full primary · Years 1–8
579 students · 15 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Auckland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
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Mulberry Grove School
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Papatoetoe South School
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Kelston School
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Chapel Downs School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Parakai School a good school?
Parakai School has a Success Index (NZ) of 43.9 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #284 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 Parakai School rank in Auckland?
Parakai School ranks #284 of 390 full primary schools in Auckland and #1022 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Parakai School?
Parakai School had 214 students in 2026, a change of +2% over five years.
Is Parakai School a primary school or a secondary school?
Parakai School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Parakai School?
There are 7 schools within 15 km of Parakai School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.