Ngākōroa School vs Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Ngā Papaonekura
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 2.3 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ngākōroa School
Karaka · State full primary · Years 1–8
232 students
Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Ngā Papaonekura
Papakura · State composite · Years 1–13
75 students
| Measure | Ngākōroa School Karaka, Auckland | Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Ngā Papaonekura Papakura, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 51 Top 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #252 of 390 | #85 of 101 |
| National rank | #851 of 1,559 | #320 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Composite |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–13 |
| Students | 232 | 75 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 466 | 485 |
| Total roll | 232 | 75 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 343.9% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 28.9% | 97.3% |
| Pacific students | 27.6% | 17.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Karaka | Papakura |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.ngakoroa.school.nz/ | ngaapapaonekura.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Ngākōroa School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (50.8 vs 37.7).
- •Ngākōroa School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (466 vs 485).
- •Ngākōroa School does better on roll size (232 vs 75).
- •Ngākōroa School is the larger school with 232 students compared with 75.
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 Ngākōroa School better than Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Ngā Papaonekura?
On the Success Index (NZ), Ngākōroa School ranks higher (50.8 vs 37.7 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 Ngākōroa School and Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Ngā Papaonekura?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Karaka and Papakura in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Ngākōroa School: 466. Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Ngā Papaonekura: 485. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Ngākōroa School and Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Ngā Papaonekura rank in Auckland?
Ngākōroa School is 252nd of 390 and Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Ngā Papaonekura is 85th of 101 among full primary schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).