Pamapuria School vs Peria School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Northland, New Zealand, 13 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pamapuria School
Pamapuria · State full primary · Years 1–8
99 students
Peria School
Kaitaia · State full primary · Years 1–8
71 students
| Measure | Pamapuria School Pamapuria, Northland | Peria School Kaitaia, Northland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 15 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #69 of 72 | #44 of 72 |
| National rank | #1547 of 1,559 | #1319 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 99 | 71 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 546 | 498 |
| Total roll | 99 | 71 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -15.8% | 57.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 78.8% | 57.7% |
| Pacific students | 18.2% | 5.6% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Pamapuria | Kaitaia |
| region | Northland | Northland |
| Website | pamapuriaschoolnz.mystrikingly.com/ | www.peria.school.nz/index.html |
The verdict
- •Peria School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (30.4 vs 15.3).
- •Peria School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (498 vs 546).
- •Pamapuria School does better on roll size (99 vs 71).
- •Peria School does better on roll growth (5 years) (57.7% vs -15.8%).
- •Pamapuria School is the larger school with 99 students compared with 71.
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 Pamapuria School better than Peria School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Peria School ranks higher (30.4 vs 15.3 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 Pamapuria School and Peria School?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Pamapuria and Kaitaia in Northland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Pamapuria School: 546. Peria School: 498. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Pamapuria School and Peria School rank in Northland?
Pamapuria School is 69th of 72 and Peria School is 44th of 72 among full primary schools in Northland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).