One Tree Point School vs Parua Bay School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Northland, New Zealand, 7.0 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
One Tree Point School
One Tree Point · State contributing · Years 1–6
265 students
Parua Bay School
Parua Bay · State full primary · Years 1–8
297 students
| Measure | One Tree Point School One Tree Point, Northland | Parua Bay School Parua Bay, Northland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 54 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #17 of 72 | #11 of 72 |
| National rank | #778 of 1,559 | #658 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 265 | 297 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 441 | 432 |
| Total roll | 265 | 297 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -4% | -5.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 30.2% | 23.9% |
| Pacific students | 5.3% | 3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | One Tree Point | Parua Bay |
| region | Northland | Northland |
| Website | www.otp.school.nz | www.paruabay.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Parua Bay School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (58.6 vs 53.9).
- •Parua Bay School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (432 vs 441).
- •Parua Bay School does better on roll size (297 vs 265).
- •One Tree Point School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-4% vs -5.9%).
- •Parua Bay School is the larger school with 297 students compared with 265.
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 One Tree Point School better than Parua Bay School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Parua Bay School ranks higher (58.6 vs 53.9 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 One Tree Point School and Parua Bay School?
About 7.0 km in a straight line, between One Tree Point and Parua Bay in Northland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
One Tree Point School: 441. Parua Bay School: 432. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do One Tree Point School and Parua Bay School rank in Northland?
One Tree Point School is 17th of 72 and Parua Bay School is 11th of 72 among contributing schools in Northland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).