Schools in Parakai
Auckland — North · New Zealand
There is 1 school in and around Parakai (Auckland — North) — 1 primary. Parakai 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 Parakai 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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Wellbeing70Trajectory52ERO review83
What the record says about Parakai schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Parakai School
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.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Parakai schools
What schools are in Parakai?
Parakai has 1 school on our records (1 primary): Parakai School. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Parakai?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Parakai School ranks highest among Parakai schools (71/100). "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Parakai?
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 Parakai 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 Parakai address.
Decile or EQI — how are Parakai 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).