Edgewater College on Edgewater Drive is a state secondary school for Years 9 to 13.
Saint Kentigern College on Pakuranga Road is a private Presbyterian school for Years 7 to 13.
Pakuranga & Howick Budgeting Service offers free financial mentoring at Pakuranga Library.
Kip McGrath Pakuranga on Pakuranga Road tutors English and maths for primary and secondary students.
Book Barn inside Pakuranga Plaza is an affordable independent bookshop for all ages.
Pakuranga Leisure Centre on Reeves Road offers sport, fitness and monthly birthday party packages.
Petworld on Aylesbury Street is a local pet supply store next to Pakuranga Library.
Thai Family Restaurant on Pakuranga Road serves authentic Thai dinner seven nights a week.
Golden Viet Pakuranga on Rylock Place specialises in dim sum and Vietnamese cuisine.
Sam's Roast on Cascades Road is a well loved local takeaway known for its crackling pork.
Smokey Wheelz BBQ Pitt House on Cardiff Road serves family-owned, slow-smoked barbecue in Pakuranga.
Pakuranga Pizza Club on Reeves Road is a family-run pizzeria famous for its Butter Chicken Pizza.