Parkside School vs Pukekohe High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.5 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Parkside School
Pukekohe ยท State special school
177 students
Pukekohe High School
Pukekohe ยท State secondary (year 9-15) ยท Years 9โ13
1,922 students
| Measure | Parkside School Pukekohe, Auckland | Pukekohe High School Pukekohe, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | โ Not rated | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | โ | #55 of 101 |
| National rank | โ | #170 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Special School | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | โ | Years 9โ13 |
| Students | 177 | 1,922 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 493 | 465 |
| Total roll | 177 | 1,922 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 13.3% | 4.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | 84.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | 53.1% |
| Mฤori students | 41.2% | 25.7% |
| Pacific students | 26.6% | 17.5% |
| International students | 0% | 1.1% |
| suburb or town | Pukekohe | Pukekohe |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.parkside.net.nz | www.pukekohehigh.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขPukekohe High School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (465 vs 493).
- โขPukekohe High School does better on roll size (1,922 vs 177).
- โขParkside School does better on roll growth (5 years) (13.3% vs 4.8%).
- โขPukekohe High School is the larger school with 1,922 students compared with 177.
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 Parkside School better than Pukekohe High 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 Parkside School and Pukekohe High School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Pukekohe and Pukekohe in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Parkside School: 493. Pukekohe High School: 465. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Parkside School and Pukekohe High School rank in Auckland?
Parkside School is unranked and Pukekohe High School is 55th of 101 among special school schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).