Karaka School vs Paerata School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 2.3 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
Paerata School
Paerata · State full primary · Years 1–8
182 students
| Measure | Karaka School Papakura, Auckland | Paerata School Paerata, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 69 Top 25% | 49 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #185 of 390 | #260 of 390 |
| National rank | #415 of 1,559 | #897 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 250 | 182 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 403 | 465 |
| Total roll | 250 | 182 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -8.9% | 35.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 13.6% | 20.9% |
| Pacific students | 7.2% | 22% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Papakura | Paerata |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.karaka.school.nz | www.paerata.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Karaka School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (69.2 vs 49.0).
- •Karaka School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (403 vs 465).
- •Karaka School does better on roll size (250 vs 182).
- •Paerata School does better on roll growth (5 years) (35.6% vs -8.9%).
- •Karaka School is the larger school with 250 students compared with 182.
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 Paerata School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Karaka School ranks higher (69.2 vs 49.0 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 Karaka School and Paerata School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Papakura and Paerata in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Karaka School: 403. Paerata School: 465. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Karaka School and Paerata School rank in Auckland?
Karaka School is 185th of 390 and Paerata School is 260th of 390 among full primary schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).