Parkside School vs Tamaoho School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 2.0 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
Tamaoho School
Pukekohe ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
352 students
| Measure | Parkside School Pukekohe, Auckland | Tamaoho School Pukekohe, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | โ Not rated | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | โ | #211 of 390 |
| National rank | โ | #539 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Special School | Contributing |
| Year range | โ | Years 1โ6 |
| Students | 177 | 352 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 493 | 446 |
| Total roll | 177 | 352 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 13.3% | 140% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 41.2% | 28.1% |
| Pacific students | 26.6% | 30.4% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Pukekohe | Pukekohe |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.parkside.net.nz | www.tamaoho.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- โขTamaoho School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (446 vs 493).
- โขTamaoho School does better on roll size (352 vs 177).
- โขTamaoho School does better on roll growth (5 years) (140% vs 13.3%).
- โขTamaoho School is the larger school with 352 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 Tamaoho 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 Tamaoho School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Pukekohe and Pukekohe in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Parkside School: 493. Tamaoho School: 446. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Parkside School and Tamaoho School rank in Auckland?
Parkside School is unranked and Tamaoho School is 211th of 390 among special school schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).