Kaiwaka School vs Paparore School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Northland, New Zealand, 169 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kaiwaka School
Kaiwaka · State contributing · Years 1–6
127 students
Paparore School
Awanui · State contributing · Years 1–6
169 students
| Measure | Kaiwaka School Kaiwaka, Northland | Paparore School Awanui, Northland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 34 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #37 of 72 | #30 of 72 |
| National rank | #1231 of 1,559 | #1088 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 127 | 169 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 482 | 483 |
| Total roll | 127 | 169 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -4.3% | 11.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 44.9% | 79.9% |
| Pacific students | 7.1% | 9.5% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Kaiwaka | Awanui |
| region | Northland | Northland |
| Website | www.kaiwaka.school.nz | www.paparore.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Paparore School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (41.0 vs 34.2).
- •Kaiwaka School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (482 vs 483).
- •Paparore School does better on roll size (169 vs 127).
- •Paparore School does better on roll growth (5 years) (11.3% vs -4.3%).
- •Paparore School is the larger school with 169 students compared with 127.
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 Kaiwaka School better than Paparore School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Paparore School ranks higher (41.0 vs 34.2 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 Kaiwaka School and Paparore School?
About 169 km in a straight line, between Kaiwaka and Awanui in Northland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Kaiwaka School: 482. Paparore School: 483. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Kaiwaka School and Paparore School rank in Northland?
Kaiwaka School is 37th of 72 and Paparore School is 30th of 72 among contributing schools in Northland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).