Helensville School vs Parakai School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 2.6 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Helensville School
Helensville · State full primary · Years 1–8
501 students
Parakai School
Parakai · State full primary · Years 1–8
214 students
| Measure | Helensville School Helensville, Auckland | Parakai School Parakai, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 65 Top 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #201 of 390 | #284 of 390 |
| National rank | #493 of 1,559 | #1022 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 501 | 214 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 447 | 481 |
| Total roll | 501 | 214 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 6% | 1.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 27.7% | 40.2% |
| Pacific students | 6.8% | 11.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Helensville | Parakai |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.helensville.school.nz/ | www.parakai.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Helensville School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (65.2 vs 43.9).
- •Helensville School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (447 vs 481).
- •Helensville School does better on roll size (501 vs 214).
- •Helensville School does better on roll growth (5 years) (6% vs 1.5%).
- •Helensville School is the larger school with 501 students compared with 214.
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 Helensville School better than Parakai School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Helensville School ranks higher (65.2 vs 43.9 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 Helensville School and Parakai School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Helensville and Parakai in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Helensville School: 447. Parakai School: 481. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Helensville School and Parakai School rank in Auckland?
Helensville School is 201st of 390 and Parakai School is 284th of 390 among full primary schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).