Parakai School
10 Fordyce Road, Parakai · Auckland — North
Composite score
Established
Above median
Rank #1,048 of scored NZ schools
In summary
Parakai School is a full primary in Parakai with 218 students and a composite score of 83. The school's recent ERO review found that most students achieve at and above expected curriculum levels in reading, writing and mathematics, and that students have a strong sense of connectedness and feel supported in their learning. The school is actively working to improve regular attendance to meet Government targets.
Best suited for
Students aged 5-11 in Parakai looking for a state-funded setting with an established ERO profile.
Is Parakai School a good school?
Parakai School scores 71/100 on the SchoolsNearMe composite — a weighted average of 5 axes (academic, outcomes, retention, wellbeing, trajectory). Above median nationally. The full breakdown is below; every input links to its source.
Strengths from the latest ERO report
- Leadership works collaboratively and strategically to create a learning environment with high expectations and focused on continuous improvement
- A well-established and collaborative senior leadership team sets and pursues relevant strategic goals for improved learner outcomes
- Leaders successfully use coaching strategies and provide effective feedback to teachers that continually enhances teaching practice
Summary derived from ERO reports + audited financials + MoE records. Every claim links to its source — see data transparency at the bottom of this page.
Score breakdown
6 axes, each scored 0–100 on a national absolute scale. As at 2025.
standdowns 30.3/1k · suspensions 0.0/1k · exclusions 0.0/1k · near band median (n=468) · why? ▼ hide
+1.5% roll over 5yr (2020→2025) · near band median (n=469) · why? ▼ hide
83/100 from ERO review 2025-03 · top quartile of band (n=471) · why? ▼ hide
⚠ Insufficient EQI-band peers (n<10) to compute per-axis percentile context. The score above is absolute; treat it as a single-school read rather than a peer comparison.
Real ERO composite (from the latest review): 83/100.
Latest ERO review
2025-03-04 · Sharon Kelly, ERO
- Most students achieve at and above the expected curriculum levels in reading, writing and mathematics
- Students have a strong sense of connectedness to their school and speak positively about a supportive learning environment that acknowledges their culture, language and identity
- A small majority of learners attend school regularly; the school is working towards meeting the Government's target for regular attendance
- Leaders foster a culture of high relational trust among staff that promotes a shared understanding of quality teaching and learning
- Teachers plan and implement an innovative curriculum that clearly reflects students' strengths, interests and identities
"Leadership works collaboratively and strategically to create a learning environment with high expectations and focused on continuous improvement."
Composite score across reviews
2 ERO reviews on file, 2019–2025. Click a point to read that review.
Audited financials
Year ended 2024 · Audit opinion: unmodified
Total revenue
$3.65M
Surplus / (deficit)
+$230k
Net assets / equity
$1.85M
Discipline (age-standardised, per 1,000 students)
Stand-down = sent home temporarily. Suspension = formal investigation. Exclusion = removed from school. National averages shown for comparison.
Stand-downs · 2024
30.3
4 this year · NZ avg ~37
Suspensions · 2024
0.0
· NZ avg ~5
Exclusions · 2024
0.0
· NZ avg ~1.5
Government funding
Crown funding only (school operations + teacher salaries + property). Excludes locally-raised funds, international fees and trading income — those are in the audited financial report above.
Total Crown funding · 2022
$5.90M
Per-student funding · 2022
$27,044
2018
$1.5M
2019
$1.8M
2020
$2.7M
2021
$2.4M
2022
$5.9M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 01 26
- Year 02 22
- Year 03 30
- Year 04 28
- Year 05 31
- Year 06 24
- Year 07 27
- Year 08 20
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- European/Pākehā 77.5%
- Māori 38.1%
- Pacific 10.1%
- Asian 9.2%
- Other / MELAA 1.4%
Location
10 Fordyce Road, Parakai. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Frequently asked
Is Parakai School a good school?
Parakai School scores 71/100 on the SchoolsNearMe composite — a weighted average of 5 axes (academic, outcomes, retention, wellbeing, trajectory). Above median nationally. The full breakdown is below; every input links to its source.
What does the latest ERO review say?
ERO's 2025-03 review identified 5 key findings. Most students achieve at and above the expected curriculum levels in reading, writing and mathematics
How do I enrol my child at Parakai School?
Contact the school directly on 09-4208494, email office@parakai.school.nz, or visit www.parakai.school.nz. For state schools, check your home address against the school's enrolment zone — some schools are in-zone-only.
What are the fees?
Parakai School is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Parakai School has 218 students, with an EQI of 481 (mid-range socio-economic context).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Parakai School in 2025-03, signed by Sharon Kelly. 3 ERO reports are on file in our archive.
Data transparency
Every fact on this page links to its source. We never publish a claim without provenance — read our methodology for the full rules.
Sourced from
- ero.govt.nz
- web.archive.org
- schoolsdata.co.nz
- crimestats.co.nz