Pakaraka School vs Pouto School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Northland, New Zealand, 104 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pakaraka School
Pakaraka · State full primary · Years 1–8
69 students
Pouto School
Te Kopuru · State full primary · Years 1–8
10 students
| Measure | Pakaraka School Pakaraka, Northland | Pouto School Te Kopuru, Northland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 21 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #61 of 72 | – |
| National rank | #1497 of 1,559 | – |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 69 | 10 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 521 | 521 |
| Total roll | 69 | 10 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -1.9% | -61.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 55.1% | 100% |
| Pacific students | 1.4% | 0% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Pakaraka | Te Kopuru |
| region | Northland | Northland |
| Website | www.pakaraka.school.nz | sites.google.com/pouto.school.nz/pouto-school-nz |
The verdict
- •Pakaraka School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (21.1 vs 18.9).
- •Pakaraka School does better on roll size (69 vs 10).
- •Pakaraka School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-1.9% vs -61.9%).
- •Pakaraka School is the larger school with 69 students compared with 10.
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 Pakaraka School better than Pouto School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Pakaraka School ranks higher (21.1 vs 18.9 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 Pakaraka School and Pouto School?
About 104 km in a straight line, between Pakaraka and Te Kopuru in Northland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Pakaraka School: 521. Pouto School: 521. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Pakaraka School and Pouto School rank in Northland?
Pakaraka School is 61st of 72 and Pouto School is unranked among full primary schools in Northland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).