Aorere College
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Papatoetoe, Auckland 2155 · Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board Area
#82 of 101 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland
#289 of 486 nationally
About Aorere College
Aorere College is a state secondary (year 9-15) located in Papatoetoe, in the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board Area territorial authority of Auckland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 9–13. In 2026 it enrolled 1,706 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 41.6 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand and 82nd of 101 ranked secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland. Its strongest component is roll size (91th percentile), and its weakest is school leavers with ncea level 2+ (19th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 18%; pacific students 56.9%; international students 0.8%.
There are 11 schools in Papatoetoe; Aorere College ranks 9th of 11 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against secondary (year 9-15) schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)497
- Roll size (10%)1,706
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)5.9%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)68.8%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)43.9%
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Aorere College by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 497
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 1,706
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 5.9%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 68.8%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 43.9%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 18%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 56.9%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 0.8%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Aorere College has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Aorere College has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Aorere College has changed over time.
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Schools near Aorere College
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Kedgley Intermediate
Papatoetoe · State intermediate · Years 7–8
743 students · 512 m away
Moanaroa School
Mangere East · State contributing · Years 1–6
359 students · 1.0 km away
Papatoetoe North School
Mangere East · State contributing · Years 1–6
765 students · 1.2 km away
Papatoetoe West School
Papatoetoe · State contributing · Years 1–6
681 students · 1.4 km away
Jean Batten School
Mangere · State contributing · Years 1–6
245 students · 1.9 km away
De La Salle College
Mangere East · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
966 students · 1.9 km away
Papatoetoe South School
Papatoetoe · State contributing · Years 1–6
603 students · 1.9 km away
Māngere East School
Mangere East · State full primary · Years 1–8
571 students · 2.0 km away
Southern Cross Campus
Mangere · State composite · Years 1–13
1,671 students · 2.4 km away
King's College
Otahuhu · Private secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,238 students · 2.4 km away
Similar schools
State secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Edgewater College
Pakuranga · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
629 students
Alfriston College
Manurewa · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,257 students
Te Kura Māori o Ngā Tapuwae
Mangere · State composite · Years 1–13
332 students
Vanguard Military School
Rosedale · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
150 students
TKKM o Hoani Waititi
Glen Eden · State composite · Years 1–13
246 students
TKKM o Te Raki Paewhenua
Mairangi Bay · State composite · Years 1–13
145 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Aorere College a good school?
Aorere College has a Success Index (NZ) of 41.6 out of 100 (Lower 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #82 of 101 in Auckland. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Aorere College rank in Auckland?
Aorere College ranks #82 of 101 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland and #289 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Aorere College?
Aorere College had 1,706 students in 2026, a change of +6% over five years.
Is Aorere College a primary school or a secondary school?
Aorere College is classified as a secondary (year 9-15) covering Years 9–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Aorere College?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Aorere College; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.