Papakura Normal School vs Takanini School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.5 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Papakura Normal School
Papakura · State full primary · Years 1–8
808 students
Takanini School
Takanini · State full primary · Years 1–8
592 students
| Measure | Papakura Normal School Papakura, Auckland | Takanini School Takanini, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 49 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #262 of 390 | #281 of 390 |
| National rank | #907 of 1,559 | #998 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 808 | 592 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 491 | 500 |
| Total roll | 808 | 592 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 23.1% | 42.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 33.3% | 29.6% |
| Pacific students | 36.4% | 35.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Papakura | Takanini |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.papnormal.school.nz | www.takanini.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Papakura Normal School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (48.6 vs 45.1).
- •Papakura Normal School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (491 vs 500).
- •Papakura Normal School does better on roll size (808 vs 592).
- •Takanini School does better on roll growth (5 years) (42.3% vs 23.1%).
- •Papakura Normal School is the larger school with 808 students compared with 592.
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 Papakura Normal School better than Takanini School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Papakura Normal School ranks higher (48.6 vs 45.1 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 Papakura Normal School and Takanini School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Papakura and Takanini in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Papakura Normal School: 491. Takanini School: 500. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Papakura Normal School and Takanini School rank in Auckland?
Papakura Normal School is 262nd of 390 and Takanini School is 281st of 390 among full primary schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).