Paparore School vs Pukenui School (Kaitaia)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Northland, New Zealand, 25 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Paparore School
Awanui · State contributing · Years 1–6
169 students
Pukenui School (Kaitaia)
Pukenui · State full primary · Years 1–8
104 students
| Measure | Paparore School Awanui, Northland | Pukenui School (Kaitaia) Pukenui, Northland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 41 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #30 of 72 | #34 of 72 |
| National rank | #1088 of 1,559 | #1169 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 169 | 104 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 483 | 484 |
| Total roll | 169 | 104 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 11.3% | 32.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 79.9% | 56.7% |
| Pacific students | 9.5% | 6.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Awanui | Pukenui |
| region | Northland | Northland |
| Website | www.paparore.school.nz | www.schoolground.co.nz/pukenui_school_kaitaia |
The verdict
- •Paparore School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (41.0 vs 37.0).
- •Paparore School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (483 vs 484).
- •Paparore School does better on roll size (169 vs 104).
- •Pukenui School (Kaitaia) does better on roll growth (5 years) (32.5% vs 11.3%).
- •Paparore School is the larger school with 169 students compared with 104.
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 Paparore School better than Pukenui School (Kaitaia)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Paparore School ranks higher (41.0 vs 37.0 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 Paparore School and Pukenui School (Kaitaia)?
About 25 km in a straight line, between Awanui and Pukenui in Northland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Paparore School: 483. Pukenui School (Kaitaia): 484. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Paparore School and Pukenui School (Kaitaia) rank in Northland?
Paparore School is 30th of 72 and Pukenui School (Kaitaia) is 34th of 72 among contributing schools in Northland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).