Pakaraka School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Pakaraka, Northland 0472 · Far North District
#61 of 72 full primary schools in Northland
#1497 of 1,559 nationally
About Pakaraka School
Pakaraka School is a state full primary located in Pakaraka, in the Far North District territorial authority of Northland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 69 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 21.1 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 61st of 72 ranked full primary schools in Northland. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (45th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (13th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 55.1%; pacific students 1.4%; 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%)521
- Roll size (10%)69
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-1.9%
- 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 Pakaraka School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 521
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 69
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -1.9%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 55.1%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 1.4%
- 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 Pakaraka School has changed over time.
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Schools near Pakaraka School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Oromahoe School
Oromahoe · State full primary · Years 1–8
171 students · 4.4 km away
Moerewa School
Moerewa · State composite (year 1-10) · Years 1–13
126 students · 6.2 km away
Ohaeawai School
Ohaeawai · State contributing · Years 1–6
160 students · 6.7 km away
TKKM o Taumarere
Moerewa · State composite · Years 1–13
118 students · 6.7 km away
Kawakawa Primary School
Kawakawa · State full primary · Years 1–8
239 students · 10 km away
Bay of Islands College
Kawakawa · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
474 students · 11 km away
Springbank School
Kerikeri · Private composite · Years 1–13
216 students · 13 km away
Griffin Academy
Kerikeri · Private composite · Years 1–13
9 students · 14 km away
Kerikeri High School
Kerikeri · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
1,632 students · 14 km away
Kerikeri Primary School
Kerikeri · State contributing · Years 1–6
540 students · 14 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Northland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Pouto School
Te Kopuru · State full primary · Years 1–8
10 students
Rawene School
Rawene · State full primary · Years 1–8
72 students
Te Kopuru School
Te Kopuru · State full primary · Years 1–8
82 students
Whananaki School
Whananaki · State full primary · Years 1–8
52 students
Hikurangi School
Hikurangi · State full primary · Years 1–8
178 students
Kaeo School
Kaeo · State contributing · Years 1–6
137 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Pakaraka School a good school?
Pakaraka School has a Success Index (NZ) of 21.1 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #61 of 72 in Northland. 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 Pakaraka School rank in Northland?
Pakaraka School ranks #61 of 72 full primary schools in Northland and #1497 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Pakaraka School?
Pakaraka School had 69 students in 2026, a change of -2% over five years.
Is Pakaraka School a primary school or a secondary school?
Pakaraka School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Pakaraka School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Pakaraka School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.