Ahipara School vs Pukepoto School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Northland, New Zealand, 5.6 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ahipara School
Ahipara · State full primary · Years 1–8
202 students
Pukepoto School
Pukepoto · State contributing · Years 1–6
26 students
| Measure | Ahipara School Ahipara, Northland | Pukepoto School Pukepoto, Northland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 27 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #52 of 72 | – |
| National rank | #1402 of 1,559 | – |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 202 | 26 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 509 | 560 |
| Total roll | 202 | 26 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -11.6% | -21.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 88.6% | 96.2% |
| Pacific students | 6.9% | 15.4% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Ahipara | Pukepoto |
| region | Northland | Northland |
| Website | www.ahipara.school.nz | www.pukepoto.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Ahipara School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (26.7 vs 11.8).
- •Ahipara School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (509 vs 560).
- •Ahipara School does better on roll size (202 vs 26).
- •Ahipara School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-11.6% vs -21.2%).
- •Ahipara School is the larger school with 202 students compared with 26.
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 Ahipara School better than Pukepoto School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Ahipara School ranks higher (26.7 vs 11.8 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 Ahipara School and Pukepoto School?
About 5.6 km in a straight line, between Ahipara and Pukepoto in Northland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Ahipara School: 509. Pukepoto School: 560. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Ahipara School and Pukepoto School rank in Northland?
Ahipara School is 52nd of 72 and Pukepoto School is unranked among full primary schools in Northland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).