Ararimu School vs Whenuapai School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 54 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ararimu School
Drury · State full primary · Years 1–8
104 students
Whenuapai School
Whenuapai · State full primary · Years 1–8
717 students
| Measure | Ararimu School Drury, Auckland | Whenuapai School Whenuapai, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 68 Top 25% | 86 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #192 of 390 | #32 of 390 |
| National rank | #443 of 1,559 | #50 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 104 | 717 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 400 | 400 |
| Total roll | 104 | 717 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -12.2% | 60.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 20.2% | 16.2% |
| Pacific students | 4.8% | 11% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Drury | Whenuapai |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.ararimu.school.nz | www.whenuapai.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Whenuapai School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (85.9 vs 68.0).
- •Whenuapai School does better on roll size (717 vs 104).
- •Whenuapai School does better on roll growth (5 years) (60.5% vs -12.2%).
- •Whenuapai School is the larger school with 717 students compared with 104.
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ararimu School better than Whenuapai School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Whenuapai School ranks higher (85.9 vs 68.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Ararimu School and Whenuapai School?
About 54 km in a straight line, between Drury and Whenuapai in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Ararimu School: 400. Whenuapai School: 400. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Ararimu School and Whenuapai School rank in Auckland?
Ararimu School is 192nd of 390 and Whenuapai School is 32nd of 390 among full primary schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).