Parua Bay School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Parua Bay, Northland 0174 · Whangarei District
#11 of 72 full primary schools in Northland
#658 of 1,559 nationally
About Parua Bay School
Parua Bay School is a state full primary located in Parua Bay, in the Whangarei District territorial authority of Northland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 297 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 58.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 11th of 72 ranked full primary schools in Northland. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (67th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (29th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 23.9%; pacific students 3%; 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%)432
- Roll size (10%)297
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-5.9%
- 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 Parua Bay School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 432
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 297
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -5.9%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 23.9%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 3%
- 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 Parua Bay School has changed over time.
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Schools near Parua Bay School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Whangarei Heads School
Whangarei Heads · State full primary · Years 1–8
148 students · 6.7 km away
One Tree Point School
One Tree Point · State contributing · Years 1–6
265 students · 7.0 km away
Onerahi School
Onerahi · State contributing · Years 1–6
417 students · 10 km away
Raurimu Avenue School
Onerahi · State full primary · Years 1–8
47 students · 11 km away
Bream Bay College
Ruakaka · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
617 students · 12 km away
Portland School Te Kura o Tikorangi
Whangarei · State contributing · Years 1–6
109 students · 14 km away
Te Kāpehu Whetū
Whangarei · State composite · Years 1–13
177 students · 14 km away
Ruakākā School
Ruakaka · State contributing · Years 1–6
306 students · 15 km away
Morningside School
Whangarei · State contributing · Years 1–6
327 students · 15 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Northland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Mangawhai Beach School
Mangawhai · State full primary · Years 1–8
738 students
Maungatapere School
Maungatapere · State full primary · Years 1–8
310 students
Hurupaki School
Kamo · State contributing · Years 1–6
335 students
Riverview School
Kerikeri · State contributing · Years 1–6
432 students
Glenbervie School
Glenbervie · State contributing · Years 1–6
233 students
Ngunguru School
Ngunguru · State full primary · Years 1–8
240 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Parua Bay School a good school?
Parua Bay School has a Success Index (NZ) of 58.6 out of 100 (Top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #11 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 Parua Bay School rank in Northland?
Parua Bay School ranks #11 of 72 full primary schools in Northland and #658 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Parua Bay School?
Parua Bay School had 297 students in 2026, a change of -6% over five years.
Is Parua Bay School a primary school or a secondary school?
Parua Bay School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Parua Bay School?
There are 9 schools within 15 km of Parua Bay School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.