Awanui School vs Pamapuria School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Northland, New Zealand, 14 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Awanui School
Awanui · State contributing · Years 1–6
43 students
Pamapuria School
Pamapuria · State full primary · Years 1–8
99 students
| Measure | Awanui School Awanui, Northland | Pamapuria School Pamapuria, Northland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 16 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #69 of 72 |
| National rank | – | #1547 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 43 | 99 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 544 | 546 |
| Total roll | 43 | 99 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 39.4% | -15.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 86% | 78.8% |
| Pacific students | 2.3% | 18.2% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Awanui | Pamapuria |
| region | Northland | Northland |
| Website | www.awanui.school.nz | pamapuriaschoolnz.mystrikingly.com/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (16.2 vs 15.3).
- •Awanui School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (544 vs 546).
- •Pamapuria School does better on roll size (99 vs 43).
- •Awanui School does better on roll growth (5 years) (39.4% vs -15.8%).
- •Pamapuria School is the larger school with 99 students compared with 43.
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 Awanui School better than Pamapuria 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 Awanui School and Pamapuria School?
About 14 km in a straight line, between Awanui and Pamapuria in Northland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Awanui School: 544. Pamapuria School: 546. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Awanui School and Pamapuria School rank in Northland?
Awanui School is unranked and Pamapuria School is 69th of 72 among contributing schools in Northland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).