Schools in Parua Bay
Whangarei · Northland
There is 1 school in and around Parua Bay, Whangarei (Northland) — 1 primary. Parua Bay 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 Parua Bay 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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Wellbeing51Trajectory43ERO review83
What the record says about Parua Bay schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Parua Bay School
Parua Bay School's 2024 ERO review identified consistent promotion of student wellbeing in a caring, safe and inclusive environment, alongside a schoolwide learning culture characterised by respect, inclusion, empathy and collaboration. Leadership is noted for collaboratively strengthening relational trust to support ongoing improvement. The school achieved a composite score of 83.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Parua Bay schools
What schools are in Parua Bay?
Parua Bay, Whangarei has 1 school on our records (1 primary): Parua Bay School. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Parua Bay?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Parua Bay School ranks highest among Parua Bay schools (62/100). "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Parua Bay?
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 Parua Bay 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 Parua Bay address.
Decile or EQI — how are Parua Bay 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).