Kereru Park Campus vs TKKM o Piripono Te Kura Whakahou ki Ōtara
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 14 km 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
TKKM o Piripono Te Kura Whakahou ki Ōtara
Otara · State full primary · Years 1–8
97 students
| Measure | Kereru Park Campus Papakura, Auckland | TKKM o Piripono Te Kura Whakahou ki Ōtara Otara, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 18 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #389 of 390 | #388 of 390 |
| National rank | #1535 of 1,559 | #1514 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 162 | 97 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 542 | 542 |
| Total roll | 162 | 97 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -15.8% | 26.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 73.5% | 92.8% |
| Pacific students | 32.1% | 30.9% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Papakura | Otara |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.kererupark.school.nz/ | www.piripono.school.nz |
The verdict
- •TKKM o Piripono Te Kura Whakahou ki Ōtara scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (19.7 vs 17.5).
- •Kereru Park Campus does better on roll size (162 vs 97).
- •TKKM o Piripono Te Kura Whakahou ki Ōtara does better on roll growth (5 years) (26.2% vs -15.8%).
- •Kereru Park Campus is the larger school with 162 students compared with 97.
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 TKKM o Piripono Te Kura Whakahou ki Ōtara?
On the Success Index (NZ), TKKM o Piripono Te Kura Whakahou ki Ōtara ranks higher (19.7 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 TKKM o Piripono Te Kura Whakahou ki Ōtara?
About 14 km in a straight line, between Papakura and Otara in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Kereru Park Campus: 542. TKKM o Piripono Te Kura Whakahou ki Ōtara: 542. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Kereru Park Campus and TKKM o Piripono Te Kura Whakahou ki Ōtara rank in Auckland?
Kereru Park Campus is 389th of 390 and TKKM o Piripono Te Kura Whakahou ki Ōtara is 388th of 390 among full primary schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).