Kereru Park Campus vs Papakura Central School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 724 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kereru Park Campus
Papakura · State full primary · Years 1–8
162 students
Papakura Central School
Papakura · State contributing · Years 1–6
449 students
| Measure | Kereru Park Campus Papakura, Auckland | Papakura Central School Papakura, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 18 Lower 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #389 of 390 | #178 of 390 |
| National rank | #1535 of 1,559 | #402 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 162 | 449 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 542 | 437 |
| Total roll | 162 | 449 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -15.8% | 7.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 73.5% | 26.1% |
| Pacific students | 32.1% | 21.4% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Papakura | Papakura |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.kererupark.school.nz/ | www.papakura-central.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Papakura Central School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (69.9 vs 17.5).
- •Papakura Central School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (437 vs 542).
- •Papakura Central School does better on roll size (449 vs 162).
- •Papakura Central School does better on roll growth (5 years) (7.9% vs -15.8%).
- •Papakura Central School is the larger school with 449 students compared with 162.
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 Kereru Park Campus better than Papakura Central School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Papakura Central School ranks higher (69.9 vs 17.5 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 Kereru Park Campus and Papakura Central School?
About 724 m in a straight line, between Papakura and Papakura in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Kereru Park Campus: 542. Papakura Central School: 437. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Kereru Park Campus and Papakura Central School rank in Auckland?
Kereru Park Campus is 389th of 390 and Papakura Central School is 178th of 390 among full primary schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).