Paparore School vs Tumanako Christian College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Northland, New Zealand, 2.0 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
Tumanako Christian College
Waipapakauri · Private composite · Years 1–13
42 students
| Measure | Paparore School Awanui, Northland | Tumanako Christian College Waipapakauri, Northland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 41 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #30 of 72 | – |
| National rank | #1088 of 1,559 | – |
| Sector | State | Private |
| Type | Contributing | Composite |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–13 |
| Students | 169 | 42 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 483 | – |
| Total roll | 169 | 42 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 11.3% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 79.9% | 69% |
| Pacific students | 9.5% | 7.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Awanui | Waipapakauri |
| region | Northland | Northland |
| Website | www.paparore.school.nz | – |
The verdict
- •Paparore School does better on roll size (169 vs 42).
- •Paparore School is the larger school with 169 students compared with 42.
- •Paparore School is a state school while Tumanako Christian College is a private school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Tumanako Christian College?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Paparore School and Tumanako Christian College?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Awanui and Waipapakauri in Northland.
How do Paparore School and Tumanako Christian College rank in Northland?
Paparore School is 30th of 72 and Tumanako Christian College is unranked among contributing schools in Northland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).