Kaukapakapa School vs Parakai School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 7.5 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kaukapakapa School
Kaukapakapa · State full primary · Years 1–8
253 students
Parakai School
Parakai · State full primary · Years 1–8
214 students
| Measure | Kaukapakapa School Kaukapakapa, Auckland | Parakai School Parakai, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 50 Top 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #256 of 390 | #284 of 390 |
| National rank | #870 of 1,559 | #1022 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 253 | 214 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 449 | 481 |
| Total roll | 253 | 214 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -7.9% | 1.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 20.9% | 40.2% |
| Pacific students | 3.2% | 11.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Kaukapakapa | Parakai |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.kaukapakapa.school.nz | www.parakai.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Kaukapakapa School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (49.8 vs 43.9).
- •Kaukapakapa School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (449 vs 481).
- •Kaukapakapa School does better on roll size (253 vs 214).
- •Parakai School does better on roll growth (5 years) (1.5% vs -7.9%).
- •Kaukapakapa School is the larger school with 253 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 Kaukapakapa School better than Parakai School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Kaukapakapa School ranks higher (49.8 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 Kaukapakapa School and Parakai School?
About 7.5 km in a straight line, between Kaukapakapa and Parakai in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Kaukapakapa School: 449. Parakai School: 481. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Kaukapakapa School and Parakai School rank in Auckland?
Kaukapakapa School is 256th of 390 and Parakai School is 284th of 390 among full primary schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).