Paparoa School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Paparoa, Northland 0543 · Kaipara District
About Paparoa School
Paparoa School is a state contributing located in Paparoa, in the Kaipara District territorial authority of Northland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 47 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 38.2 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (47th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (14th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 55.3%; pacific students 10.6%; international students 0%.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against contributing schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)468
- Roll size (10%)47
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-2.4%
- 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 Paparoa School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 468
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 47
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -2.4%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 55.3%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 10.6%
- 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 Paparoa School has changed over time.
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Schools near Paparoa School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Matakohe School
Matakohe · State full primary · Years 1–8
36 students · 6.1 km away
Maungaturoto School
Maungaturoto · State contributing · Years 1–6
199 students · 11 km away
Otamatea Christian School
Maungaturoto · Private composite · Years 1–13
50 students · 11 km away
Otamatea High School
Maungaturoto · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
566 students · 12 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Northland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Te Kamo School
Kamo · State contributing · Years 1–6
421 students
Oruaiti School
Oruaiti · State full primary · Years 1–8
170 students
Otaika Valley School
Otaika Valley · State full primary · Years 1–8
160 students
Russell School (Bay Of Islands)
Russell · State full primary · Years 1–8
62 students
Waiotira School
Waiotira · State contributing · Years 1–6
28 students
Whangarei School
Whangarei · State contributing · Years 1–6
480 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Paparoa School a good school?
Paparoa School has a Success Index (NZ) of 38.2 out of 100 (Lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand). 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 Paparoa School rank in Northland?
Paparoa School is not ranked: schools need a published Equity Index (EQI) and at least 60 students to be ranked.
How many students attend Paparoa School?
Paparoa School had 47 students in 2026, a change of -2% over five years.
Is Paparoa School a primary school or a secondary school?
Paparoa School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Paparoa School?
There are 4 schools within 15 km of Paparoa School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.