Karaka School vs Laingholm School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 30 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Karaka School
Papakura · State full primary · Years 1–8
250 students
Laingholm School
Laingholm · State contributing · Years 1–6
159 students
| Measure | Karaka School Papakura, Auckland | Laingholm School Laingholm, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 69 Top 25% | 68 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #185 of 390 | #191 of 390 |
| National rank | #415 of 1,559 | #433 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 250 | 159 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 403 | 403 |
| Total roll | 250 | 159 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -8.9% | -42.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 13.6% | 9.4% |
| Pacific students | 7.2% | 8.2% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Papakura | Laingholm |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.karaka.school.nz | www.laingholm.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (69.2 vs 68.3).
- •Karaka School does better on roll size (250 vs 159).
- •Karaka School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-8.9% vs -42.2%).
- •Karaka School is the larger school with 250 students compared with 159.
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 Karaka School better than Laingholm School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Karaka School and Laingholm School?
About 30 km in a straight line, between Papakura and Laingholm in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Karaka School: 403. Laingholm School: 403. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Karaka School and Laingholm School rank in Auckland?
Karaka School is 185th of 390 and Laingholm School is 191st of 390 among full primary schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).