Schools in Pakaraka
Kaikohe · Northland
There is 1 school in and around Pakaraka, Kaikohe (Northland) — 1 primary. Pakaraka School is the highest-scoring on the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite, which compares every school against its EQI peer group. Each profile is source-linked to Education Counts, ERO and the Ministry of Education.
1 school · refreshed from Education Counts 2026-07-12. Full methodology.
Schools in Pakaraka ranked by value-added score
The SchoolsNearMe composite scores every level against its EQI peer group, so it surfaces schools that get the most out of their students — not just the most advantaged intake. How it's calculated.
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What the record says about Pakaraka schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Pakaraka School
Pakaraka School had a board assurance review in May 2024. The board has attested to meeting regulatory and legislative requirements across all six domains (Board Administration, Curriculum, Health/Safety/Welfare, Personnel, Finance, and Assets). The school has been identified as requiring a schedule of regular policy review to ensure compliance, and school policies are not readily accessible to the school community or board members. The school currently has active limited statutory manager support from the Ministry of Education.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Pakaraka schools
What schools are in Pakaraka?
Pakaraka, Kaikohe has 1 school on our records (1 primary): Pakaraka School. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Pakaraka?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Pakaraka School ranks highest among Pakaraka schools (79/100). "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Pakaraka?
Many New Zealand state schools operate an enrolment zone (home zone), so your home address — not just the suburb — determines which in-zone state schools you can enrol at. Living in Pakaraka does not guarantee a place at any particular school. Check each school's current zone with the school directly or use our by-address tool to see which schools cover a specific Pakaraka address.
Decile or EQI — how are Pakaraka schools rated for socio-economic need?
New Zealand replaced the decile system with the Equity Index (EQI) in 2023. A lower EQI means a more socio-economically advantaged community; a higher EQI means greater need. EQI is a funding tool, not a quality measure — a high-EQI school can outperform a low-EQI one. The SchoolsNearMe composite controls for EQI so a school serving a more disadvantaged community isn't unfairly penalised.
Source data: Education Counts (NCEA, retention, destinations, discipline, funding) · Ministry of Education (roll, EQI, identity) · Education Review Office (reviews).