Paparore School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Awanui, Northland 0486 · Far North District
#30 of 72 contributing schools in Northland
#1088 of 1,559 nationally
About Paparore School
Paparore School is a state contributing located in Awanui, in the Far North District territorial authority of Northland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 169 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 41.0 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 30th of 72 ranked contributing schools in Northland. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (67th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (31th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 79.9%; pacific students 9.5%; international students 0%.
There are 3 schools in Awanui; Paparore School ranks 1st of 3 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%)483
- Roll size (10%)169
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)11.3%
- 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 Paparore School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 483
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 169
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 11.3%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 79.9%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 9.5%
- 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 Paparore School has changed over time.
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Schools near Paparore School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Tumanako Christian College
Waipapakauri · Private composite · Years 1–13
42 students · 2.0 km away
Awanui School
Awanui · State contributing · Years 1–6
43 students · 4.8 km away
TKKM o Tūtūtarakihi
Kaitaia · State full primary · Years 1–8
33 students · 8.1 km away
Te Rangi Aniwaniwa
Awanui · State composite · Years 1–13
181 students · 9.2 km away
Kaitaia Intermediate
Kaitaia · State intermediate · Years 7–8
215 students · 9.9 km away
Te Kura o Waihārara
Waiharara · State full primary · Years 1–8
17 students · 10 km away
Oturu School
Kaitaia · State full primary · Years 1–8
126 students · 10 km away
Pompallier Catholic School
Kaitaia · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
167 students · 11 km away
Kaitaia College
Kaitaia · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
700 students · 12 km away
Kaitaia School
Kaitaia · State contributing · Years 1–6
305 students · 12 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Northland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Kaiwaka School
Kaiwaka · State contributing · Years 1–6
127 students
Te Kamo Intermediate School
Kamo · State intermediate · Years 7–8
622 students
Pukenui School (Kaitaia)
Pukenui · State full primary · Years 1–8
104 students
Ruakākā School
Ruakaka · State contributing · Years 1–6
306 students
Tangiteroria School
Tangiteroria · State full primary · Years 1–8
37 students
Maromaku School
Kawakawa · State full primary · Years 1–8
15 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Paparore School a good school?
Paparore School has a Success Index (NZ) of 41.0 out of 100 (Lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #30 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 Paparore School rank in Northland?
Paparore School ranks #30 of 72 contributing schools in Northland and #1088 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Paparore School?
Paparore School had 169 students in 2026, a change of +11% over five years.
Is Paparore School a primary school or a secondary school?
Paparore School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Paparore School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Paparore School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.