Paerata School vs Te Hihi School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 5.6 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Paerata School
Paerata · State full primary · Years 1–8
182 students
Te Hihi School
Papakura · State full primary · Years 1–8
150 students
| Measure | Paerata School Paerata, Auckland | Te Hihi School Papakura, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 49 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #260 of 390 | #266 of 390 |
| National rank | #897 of 1,559 | #923 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 182 | 150 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 465 | 450 |
| Total roll | 182 | 150 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 35.6% | -31.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 20.9% | 31.3% |
| Pacific students | 22% | 12.7% |
| International students | 0% | 2.7% |
| suburb or town | Paerata | Papakura |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.paerata.school.nz | www.tehihi.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (49.0 vs 48.1).
- •Te Hihi School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (450 vs 465).
- •Paerata School does better on roll size (182 vs 150).
- •Paerata School does better on roll growth (5 years) (35.6% vs -31.8%).
- •Paerata School is the larger school with 182 students compared with 150.
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 Paerata School better than Te Hihi School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Paerata School and Te Hihi School?
About 5.6 km in a straight line, between Paerata and Papakura in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Paerata School: 465. Te Hihi School: 450. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Paerata School and Te Hihi School rank in Auckland?
Paerata School is 260th of 390 and Te Hihi School is 266th of 390 among full primary schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).