Best secondary schools in Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board Area (2026)
Secondary and composite schools offering Years 9–13. Ranked by the Success Index (NZ) from official New Zealand data; 6 schools in Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board Area, Auckland. Rank positions shown on each profile are within New Zealand and Auckland.
- Primary Schools in Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board Area
- State Schools in Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board Area
- Secondary Schools by NCEA Level 2 Attainment in Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board Area
- Secondary Schools by University Entrance in Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board Area
- Largest Schools in Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board Area
- 159Papatoetoe High SchoolPapatoetoe · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 472 · 1,800 students
- 256De La Salle CollegeMangere East · State integrated Secondary (Year 7-15)Equity Index (EQI) 484 · 966 students
- 342Aorere CollegePapatoetoe · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 497 · 1,706 students
- 432Tangaroa CollegeOtara · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 521 · 1,080 students
- 531Sir Edmund Hillary Collegiate Senior SchoolOtara · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 525 · 652 students
- 620Kia Aroha CampusOtara · State CompositeEquity Index (EQI) 539 · 326 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Papatoetoe High School Papatoetoe · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 58.6 Top 50% | 472 | 1,800 |
| 2 | De La Salle College Mangere East · Secondary (Year 7-15) · Years 7–13 | State integrated | 55.5 Top 50% | 484 | 966 |
| 3 | Aorere College Papatoetoe · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 41.6 Lower 50% | 497 | 1,706 |
| 4 | Tangaroa College Otara · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 32.2 Lower 50% | 521 | 1,080 |
| 5 | Sir Edmund Hillary Collegiate Senior School Otara · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 31.3 Lower 50% | 525 | 652 |
| 6 | Kia Aroha Campus Otara · Composite · Years 1–13 | State | 20.3 Lower 50% | 539 | 326 |
Papatoetoe High School in Papatoetoe leads the 2026 list of secondary schools in Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board Area with a Success Index (NZ) of 58.6. Of the 6 schools shown, 5 are state, 1 are state integrated.
For the full picture see the wider Auckland secondary schools rankings, every school on the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board Area page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best secondary school in Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board Area?
Papatoetoe High School in Papatoetoe, Auckland ranks first among secondary schools in Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board Area with a Success Index (NZ) of 58.6 out of 100 (Equity Index (EQI): 472).
How are secondary schools in Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board Area ranked?
Each school's Success Index (NZ) combines 5 factors: equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%), roll size (10%), roll growth (5 years) (15%), school leavers with ncea level 2+ (20%), school leavers with university entrance (10%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across New Zealand. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2026 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official New Zealand data (Ministry of Education – Schools Directory; Ministry of Education – School leaver attainment (Find a school)). The Equity Index describes the student community, not teaching quality.