Kaukapakapa School vs Wainui School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 8.7 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
Wainui School
Wainui · State full primary · Years 1–8
265 students
| Measure | Kaukapakapa School Kaukapakapa, Auckland | Wainui School Wainui, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 50 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #256 of 390 | #207 of 390 |
| National rank | #870 of 1,559 | #524 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 253 | 265 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 449 | 419 |
| Total roll | 253 | 265 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -7.9% | -7.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 20.9% | 13.2% |
| Pacific students | 3.2% | 4.9% |
| International students | 0% | 0.4% |
| suburb or town | Kaukapakapa | Wainui |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.kaukapakapa.school.nz | www.wainui.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Wainui School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (64.2 vs 49.8).
- •Wainui School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (419 vs 449).
- •Wainui School does better on roll size (265 vs 253).
- •Wainui School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-7.3% vs -7.9%).
- •Wainui School is the larger school with 265 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 Wainui School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Wainui School ranks higher (64.2 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 Wainui School?
About 8.7 km in a straight line, between Kaukapakapa and Wainui in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Kaukapakapa School: 449. Wainui School: 419. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Kaukapakapa School and Wainui School rank in Auckland?
Kaukapakapa School is 256th of 390 and Wainui School is 207th of 390 among full primary schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).