Paerata School vs Wesley College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 808 m 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
Wesley College
Pukekohe · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
326 students
| Measure | Paerata School Paerata, Auckland | Wesley College Pukekohe, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 49 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #260 of 390 | #88 of 101 |
| National rank | #897 of 1,559 | #356 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Secondary (Year 7-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 7–13 |
| Students | 182 | 326 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 465 | 509 |
| Total roll | 182 | 326 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 35.6% | -8.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 80.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 55.9% |
| Māori students | 20.9% | 20.6% |
| Pacific students | 22% | 83.4% |
| International students | 0% | 2.8% |
| suburb or town | Paerata | Pukekohe |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.paerata.school.nz | www.wesley.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Paerata School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (49.0 vs 33.0).
- •Paerata School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (465 vs 509).
- •Wesley College does better on roll size (326 vs 182).
- •Paerata School does better on roll growth (5 years) (35.6% vs -8.1%).
- •Wesley College is the larger school with 326 students compared with 182.
- •Paerata School is a state school while Wesley College is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Wesley College?
On the Success Index (NZ), Paerata School ranks higher (49.0 vs 33.0 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 Paerata School and Wesley College?
About 808 m in a straight line, between Paerata and Pukekohe in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Paerata School: 465. Wesley College: 509. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Paerata School and Wesley College rank in Auckland?
Paerata School is 260th of 390 and Wesley College is 88th of 101 among full primary schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).