Oruaiti School vs Paparoa School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Northland, New Zealand, 135 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oruaiti School
Oruaiti · State full primary · Years 1–8
170 students
Paparoa School
Paparoa · State contributing · Years 1–6
47 students
| Measure | Oruaiti School Oruaiti, Northland | Paparoa School Paparoa, Northland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 48 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #23 of 72 | – |
| National rank | #939 of 1,559 | – |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 170 | 47 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 467 | 468 |
| Total roll | 170 | 47 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 11.3% | -2.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 62.4% | 55.3% |
| Pacific students | 5.9% | 10.6% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Oruaiti | Paparoa |
| region | Northland | Northland |
| Website | www.oruaiti.school.nz | www.paparoa.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Oruaiti School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (47.5 vs 38.2).
- •Oruaiti School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (467 vs 468).
- •Oruaiti School does better on roll size (170 vs 47).
- •Oruaiti School does better on roll growth (5 years) (11.3% vs -2.4%).
- •Oruaiti School is the larger school with 170 students compared with 47.
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 Oruaiti School better than Paparoa School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Oruaiti School ranks higher (47.5 vs 38.2 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 Oruaiti School and Paparoa School?
About 135 km in a straight line, between Oruaiti and Paparoa in Northland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Oruaiti School: 467. Paparoa School: 468. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Oruaiti School and Paparoa School rank in Northland?
Oruaiti School is 23rd of 72 and Paparoa School is unranked among full primary schools in Northland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).