Schools in Papakura, Auckland (2026)
20 schools · 9,302 students · 19 state, 1 state integrated · median Equity Index (EQI) 507.
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Ranked schools in Papakura
Ordered by Success Index (NZ). Rank positions shown on each profile are within New Zealand and Auckland.
- 178Ardmore SchoolPapakura · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 415 · 352 students
- 275St Mary's Catholic School (Papakura)Papakura · State integrated ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 425 · 402 students
- 370Papakura Central SchoolPapakura · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 437 · 449 students
- 469Karaka SchoolPapakura · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 403 · 250 students
- 561Opaheke SchoolPapakura · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 460 · 653 students
- 652Rosehill CollegePapakura · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 473 · 1,751 students
- 749Papakura Normal SchoolPapakura · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 491 · 808 students
- 848Te Hihi SchoolPapakura · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 450 · 150 students
- 944Rosehill IntermediatePapakura · State IntermediateEquity Index (EQI) 467 · 382 students
- 1040Cosgrove SchoolPapakura · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 519 · 638 students
- 1138Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Ngā PapaonekuraPapakura · State CompositeEquity Index (EQI) 485 · 75 students
- 1234Kelvin Road SchoolPapakura · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 539 · 562 students
- 1332Mangapikopiko SchoolPapakura · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 528 · 278 students
- 1430Papakura IntermediatePapakura · State IntermediateEquity Index (EQI) 542 · 315 students
- 1528Redhill SchoolPapakura · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 535 · 211 students
- 1626Papakura High SchoolPapakura · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 531 · 1,309 students
- 1721Edmund Hillary SchoolPapakura · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 528 · 194 students
- 1818Kereru Park CampusPapakura · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 542 · 162 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ardmore School Papakura · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 77.7 Top 25% | 415 | 352 |
| 2 | St Mary's Catholic School (Papakura) Papakura · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State integrated | 74.7 Top 25% | 425 | 402 |
| 3 | Papakura Central School Papakura · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 69.9 Top 25% | 437 | 449 |
| 4 | Karaka School Papakura · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 69.2 Top 25% | 403 | 250 |
| 5 | Opaheke School Papakura · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 60.8 Top 50% | 460 | 653 |
| 6 | Rosehill College Papakura · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 51.5 Top 50% | 473 | 1,751 |
| 7 | Papakura Normal School Papakura · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 48.6 Lower 50% | 491 | 808 |
| 8 | Te Hihi School Papakura · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 48.1 Lower 50% | 450 | 150 |
| 9 | Rosehill Intermediate Papakura · Intermediate · Years 7–8 | State | 43.8 Lower 50% | 467 | 382 |
| 10 | Cosgrove School Papakura · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 39.8 Lower 50% | 519 | 638 |
| 11 | Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Ngā Papaonekura Papakura · Composite · Years 1–13 | State | 37.7 Lower 50% | 485 | 75 |
| 12 | Kelvin Road School Papakura · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 34.1 Lower 50% | 539 | 562 |
| 13 | Mangapikopiko School Papakura · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 32.2 Lower 50% | 528 | 278 |
| 14 | Papakura Intermediate Papakura · Intermediate · Years 7–8 | State | 30.0 Lower 50% | 542 | 315 |
| 15 | Redhill School Papakura · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 27.7 Lower 50% | 535 | 211 |
| 16 | Papakura High School Papakura · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 26.3 Lower 50% | 531 | 1,309 |
| 17 | Edmund Hillary School Papakura · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 21.3 Lower 50% | 528 | 194 |
| 18 | Kereru Park Campus Papakura · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 17.5 Lower 50% | 542 | 162 |
Other schools in Papakura
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Equity Index (EQI), or a school type that is not scored.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Papakura?
Ardmore School is the highest-ranked school in Papakura with a Success Index (NZ) of 77.7 out of 100 (Top 25% of full primary schools in New Zealand).
How many schools are in Papakura?
Papakura has 20 schools (8 full primary, 5 contributing, 2 secondary (year 9-15), 2 intermediate, 1 composite, 1 activity centre, 1 special school) educating 9,302 students in 2026.
What is the typical Equity Index (EQI) in Papakura?
The median Equity Index (EQI) across schools in Papakura is 507. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.