Parnell School vs Te Kura o Ngāti Whātua ki Tāmaki
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.7 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Parnell School
Parnell · State full primary · Years 1–8
546 students
Te Kura o Ngāti Whātua ki Tāmaki
Auckland Central · Charter secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
| Measure | Parnell School Parnell, Auckland | Te Kura o Ngāti Whātua ki Tāmaki Auckland Central, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 78 Top 25% | 77 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #116 of 390 | – |
| National rank | #199 of 1,559 | – |
| Sector | State | Charter |
| Type | Full Primary | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 546 | – |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 382 | 435 |
| Total roll | 546 | – |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -1.6% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 4.4% | – |
| Pacific students | 2.9% | – |
| International students | 1.1% | – |
| suburb or town | Parnell | Auckland Central |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.parnell.school.nz | – |
The verdict
- •Parnell School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (78.2 vs 76.7).
- •Parnell School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (382 vs 435).
- •Parnell School is a state school while Te Kura o Ngāti Whātua ki Tāmaki is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Parnell School better than Te Kura o Ngāti Whātua ki Tāmaki?
On the Success Index (NZ), Parnell School ranks higher (78.2 vs 76.7 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 Parnell School and Te Kura o Ngāti Whātua ki Tāmaki?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Parnell and Auckland Central in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Parnell School: 382. Te Kura o Ngāti Whātua ki Tāmaki: 435. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Parnell School and Te Kura o Ngāti Whātua ki Tāmaki rank in Auckland?
Parnell School is 116th of 390 and Te Kura o Ngāti Whātua ki Tāmaki is unranked among full primary schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).