Pakiri School vs Pomaria Road School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 67 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
Pomaria Road School
Henderson ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
447 students
| Measure | Pakiri School Pakiri, Auckland | Pomaria Road School Henderson, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 30 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | โ | #318 of 390 |
| National rank | โ | #1172 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1โ8 | Years 1โ6 |
| Students | 8 | 447 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 486 | 487 |
| Total roll | 8 | 447 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -69.7% | -14.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 75% | 32% |
| Pacific students | 12.5% | 41.4% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Pakiri | Henderson |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.pakiri.school.nz | www.pomaria.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขPomaria Road School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (36.9 vs 29.6).
- โขPakiri School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (486 vs 487).
- โขPomaria Road School does better on roll size (447 vs 8).
- โขPomaria Road School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-14.3% vs -69.7%).
- โขPomaria Road School is the larger school with 447 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 Pomaria Road School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Pomaria Road School ranks higher (36.9 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 Pomaria Road School?
About 67 km in a straight line, between Pakiri and Henderson in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Pakiri School: 486. Pomaria Road School: 487. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Pakiri School and Pomaria Road School rank in Auckland?
Pakiri School is unranked and Pomaria Road School is 318th of 390 among full primary schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).