Kaukapakapa School vs Pakuranga Heights School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 48 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kaukapakapa School
Kaukapakapa ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
253 students
Pakuranga Heights School
Pakuranga ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
498 students
| Measure | Kaukapakapa School Kaukapakapa, Auckland | Pakuranga Heights School Pakuranga, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 50 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #256 of 390 | #239 of 390 |
| National rank | #870 of 1,559 | #804 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1โ8 | Years 1โ6 |
| Students | 253 | 498 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 449 | 449 |
| Total roll | 253 | 498 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -7.9% | -2.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 20.9% | 18.1% |
| Pacific students | 3.2% | 34.5% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Kaukapakapa | Pakuranga |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.kaukapakapa.school.nz | www.pakurangaheights.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- โขPakuranga Heights School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (53.0 vs 49.8).
- โขPakuranga Heights School does better on roll size (498 vs 253).
- โขPakuranga Heights School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-2.1% vs -7.9%).
- โขPakuranga Heights School is the larger school with 498 students compared with 253.
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 Kaukapakapa School better than Pakuranga Heights School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Pakuranga Heights School ranks higher (53.0 vs 49.8 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 Kaukapakapa School and Pakuranga Heights School?
About 48 km in a straight line, between Kaukapakapa and Pakuranga in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Kaukapakapa School: 449. Pakuranga Heights School: 449. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Kaukapakapa School and Pakuranga Heights School rank in Auckland?
Kaukapakapa School is 256th of 390 and Pakuranga Heights School is 239th of 390 among full primary schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).