Schools in Papatoetoe, Auckland (2026)
11 schools · 9,524 students · 9 state, 2 state integrated · median Equity Index (EQI) 472.
Papatoetoe, in Auckland, has 11 schools in New Zealand's 2026 data, together educating about 9,524 students. By level there are 5 contributing, 2 secondary (year 9-15), 2 full primary, 2 intermediate; by sector 9 state, 2 state integrated.
The median Equity Index (EQI) across Papatoetoe's schools is 472, above the Auckland median of 434. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
11 of the 11 schools qualify for the Success Index (NZ). The highest-scoring is Papatoetoe Central School (80.2, top 10% of contributing schools nationally), followed by Puhinui School (74.3, top 25% of contributing schools nationally), and Papatoetoe East School (59.0, top 50% of contributing schools nationally). One school sits in the top 10% of New Zealand for its type. Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are Papatoetoe High School (1,800 students), Aorere College (1,706 students), Papatoetoe Central School (939 students). One school is single-sex.
Ranked schools in Papatoetoe
Ordered by Success Index (NZ). Rank positions shown on each profile are within New Zealand and Auckland.
- 180Papatoetoe Central SchoolPapatoetoe · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 419 · 939 students
- 274Puhinui SchoolPapatoetoe · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 432 · 787 students
- 359Papatoetoe East SchoolPapatoetoe · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 463 · 610 students
- 459Papatoetoe High SchoolPapatoetoe · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 472 · 1,800 students
- 556Holy Cross School (Papatoetoe)Papatoetoe · State integrated Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 445 · 568 students
- 653Papatoetoe IntermediatePapatoetoe · State IntermediateEquity Index (EQI) 477 · 721 students
- 753Papatoetoe West SchoolPapatoetoe · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 468 · 681 students
- 852Papatoetoe South SchoolPapatoetoe · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 480 · 603 students
- 942Aorere CollegePapatoetoe · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 497 · 1,706 students
- 1041South Auckland S D A SchoolPapatoetoe · State integrated Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 474 · 366 students
- 1139Kedgley IntermediatePapatoetoe · State IntermediateEquity Index (EQI) 486 · 743 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Papatoetoe Central School Papatoetoe · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 80.2 Top 10% | 419 | 939 |
| 2 | Puhinui School Papatoetoe · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 74.3 Top 25% | 432 | 787 |
| 3 | Papatoetoe East School Papatoetoe · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 59.0 Top 50% | 463 | 610 |
| 4 | Papatoetoe High School Papatoetoe · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 58.6 Top 50% | 472 | 1,800 |
| 5 | Holy Cross School (Papatoetoe) Papatoetoe · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State integrated | 55.7 Top 50% | 445 | 568 |
| 6 | Papatoetoe Intermediate Papatoetoe · Intermediate · Years 7–8 | State | 53.4 Top 50% | 477 | 721 |
| 7 | Papatoetoe West School Papatoetoe · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 52.6 Top 50% | 468 | 681 |
| 8 | Papatoetoe South School Papatoetoe · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 51.6 Top 50% | 480 | 603 |
| 9 | Aorere College Papatoetoe · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 41.6 Lower 50% | 497 | 1,706 |
| 10 | South Auckland S D A School Papatoetoe · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State integrated | 40.5 Lower 50% | 474 | 366 |
| 11 | Kedgley Intermediate Papatoetoe · Intermediate · Years 7–8 | State | 39.3 Lower 50% | 486 | 743 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Papatoetoe?
Papatoetoe Central School is the highest-ranked school in Papatoetoe with a Success Index (NZ) of 80.2 out of 100 (Top 10% of contributing schools in New Zealand).
How many schools are in Papatoetoe?
Papatoetoe has 11 schools (5 contributing, 2 secondary (year 9-15), 2 full primary, 2 intermediate) educating 9,524 students in 2026.
What is the typical Equity Index (EQI) in Papatoetoe?
The median Equity Index (EQI) across schools in Papatoetoe is 472. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.