Kaipara College vs Parakai School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 3.0 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kaipara College
Helensville ยท State secondary (year 9-15) ยท Years 9โ13
719 students
Parakai School
Parakai ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
214 students
| Measure | Kaipara College Helensville, Auckland | Parakai School Parakai, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 55 Top 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #64 of 101 | #284 of 390 |
| National rank | #203 of 486 | #1022 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 9โ13 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 719 | 214 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 460 | 481 |
| Total roll | 719 | 214 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -12.2% | 1.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 87.4% | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 61.6% | โ |
| Mฤori students | 32.5% | 40.2% |
| Pacific students | 7.6% | 11.7% |
| International students | 1.8% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Helensville | Parakai |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.kaipara.school.nz/ | www.parakai.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขKaipara College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (54.6 vs 43.9).
- โขKaipara College does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (460 vs 481).
- โขKaipara College does better on roll size (719 vs 214).
- โขParakai School does better on roll growth (5 years) (1.5% vs -12.2%).
- โขKaipara College is the larger school with 719 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 Kaipara College better than Parakai School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Kaipara College ranks higher (54.6 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 Kaipara College and Parakai School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Helensville and Parakai in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Kaipara College: 460. Parakai School: 481. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Kaipara College and Parakai School rank in Auckland?
Kaipara College is 64th of 101 and Parakai School is 284th of 390 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).