Hingaia Peninsula School vs Kereru Park Campus
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.8 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hingaia Peninsula School
Hingaia · State full primary · Years 1–8
443 students
Kereru Park Campus
Papakura · State full primary · Years 1–8
162 students
| Measure | Hingaia Peninsula School Hingaia, Auckland | Kereru Park Campus Papakura, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 89 Top 5% | 18 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #22 of 390 | #389 of 390 |
| National rank | #29 of 1,559 | #1535 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 443 | 162 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 380 | 542 |
| Total roll | 443 | 162 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 30.1% | -15.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 11.1% | 73.5% |
| Pacific students | 14.9% | 32.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Hingaia | Papakura |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.hingaiapeninsula.school.nz | www.kererupark.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Hingaia Peninsula School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (88.6 vs 17.5).
- •Hingaia Peninsula School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (380 vs 542).
- •Hingaia Peninsula School does better on roll size (443 vs 162).
- •Hingaia Peninsula School does better on roll growth (5 years) (30.1% vs -15.8%).
- •Hingaia Peninsula School is the larger school with 443 students compared with 162.
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 Hingaia Peninsula School better than Kereru Park Campus?
On the Success Index (NZ), Hingaia Peninsula School ranks higher (88.6 vs 17.5 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 Hingaia Peninsula School and Kereru Park Campus?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Hingaia and Papakura in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Hingaia Peninsula School: 380. Kereru Park Campus: 542. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Hingaia Peninsula School and Kereru Park Campus rank in Auckland?
Hingaia Peninsula School is 22nd of 390 and Kereru Park Campus is 389th of 390 among full primary schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).