Hurupaki School vs Parua Bay School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Northland, New Zealand, 19 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hurupaki School
Kamo ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
335 students
Parua Bay School
Parua Bay ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
297 students
| Measure | Hurupaki School Kamo, Northland | Parua Bay School Parua Bay, Northland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 69 Top 25% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #5 of 72 | #11 of 72 |
| National rank | #425 of 1,559 | #658 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 335 | 297 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 436 | 432 |
| Total roll | 335 | 297 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 8.8% | -5.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 33.1% | 23.9% |
| Pacific students | 6.3% | 3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Kamo | Parua Bay |
| region | Northland | Northland |
| Website | www.hurupaki.school.nz | www.paruabay.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขHurupaki School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (68.6 vs 58.6).
- โขParua Bay School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (432 vs 436).
- โขHurupaki School does better on roll size (335 vs 297).
- โขHurupaki School does better on roll growth (5 years) (8.8% vs -5.9%).
- โขHurupaki School is the larger school with 335 students compared with 297.
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 Hurupaki School better than Parua Bay School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Hurupaki School ranks higher (68.6 vs 58.6 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 Hurupaki School and Parua Bay School?
About 19 km in a straight line, between Kamo and Parua Bay in Northland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Hurupaki School: 436. Parua Bay School: 432. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Hurupaki School and Parua Bay School rank in Northland?
Hurupaki School is 5th of 72 and Parua Bay School is 11th of 72 among contributing schools in Northland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).