Pakiri School vs Pakuranga Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 73 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pakiri School
Pakiri ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
8 students
Pakuranga Intermediate
Pakuranga ยท State intermediate ยท Years 7โ8
291 students
| Measure | Pakiri School Pakiri, Auckland | Pakuranga Intermediate Pakuranga, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 30 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | โ | #278 of 390 |
| National rank | โ | #987 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Intermediate |
| Year range | Years 1โ8 | Years 7โ8 |
| Students | 8 | 291 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 486 | 486 |
| Total roll | 8 | 291 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -69.7% | 11.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 75% | 22% |
| Pacific students | 12.5% | 35.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Pakiri | Pakuranga |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.pakiri.school.nz | www.pakurangaint.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขPakuranga Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (45.5 vs 29.6).
- โขPakuranga Intermediate does better on roll size (291 vs 8).
- โขPakuranga Intermediate does better on roll growth (5 years) (11.1% vs -69.7%).
- โขPakuranga Intermediate is the larger school with 291 students compared with 8.
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 Pakiri School better than Pakuranga Intermediate?
On the Success Index (NZ), Pakuranga Intermediate ranks higher (45.5 vs 29.6 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 Pakiri School and Pakuranga Intermediate?
About 73 km in a straight line, between Pakiri and Pakuranga in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Pakiri School: 486. Pakuranga Intermediate: 486. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Pakiri School and Pakuranga Intermediate rank in Auckland?
Pakiri School is unranked and Pakuranga Intermediate is 278th of 390 among full primary schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).