Cosgrove School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Papakura, Auckland 2110 · Papakura Local Board Area
#300 of 390 contributing schools in Auckland
#1111 of 1,559 nationally
About Cosgrove School
Cosgrove School is a state contributing located in Papakura, in the Papakura Local Board Area territorial authority of Auckland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 638 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 39.8 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 300th of 390 ranked contributing schools in Auckland. Its strongest component is roll size (95th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (14th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 40.8%; pacific students 45.3%; international students 0%.
There are 20 schools in Papakura; Cosgrove School ranks 10th of 18 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against contributing schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)519
- Roll size (10%)638
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)21.7%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)–
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)–
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 Cosgrove School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 519
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 638
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 21.7%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 40.8%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 45.3%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 0%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Cosgrove School has changed over time.
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Schools near Cosgrove School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Kelvin Road School
Papakura · State contributing · Years 1–6
562 students · 1.0 km away
Papakura High School
Papakura · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,309 students · 1.2 km away
Kauri Flats School
Takanini · State full primary · Years 1–8
713 students · 1.3 km away
Papakura Intermediate
Papakura · State intermediate · Years 7–8
315 students · 1.4 km away
Edmund Hillary School
Papakura · State full primary · Years 1–8
194 students · 1.5 km away
Papakura Activity Centre
Papakura · State activity centre
· 1.7 km away
Papakura Normal School
Papakura · State full primary · Years 1–8
808 students · 2.0 km away
Redhill School
Papakura · State full primary · Years 1–8
211 students · 2.1 km away
Opaheke School
Papakura · State full primary · Years 1–8
653 students · 2.3 km away
Papakura Central School
Papakura · State contributing · Years 1–6
449 students · 2.4 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Auckland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Rānui Primary School
Ranui · State contributing · Years 1–6
413 students
Ferguson Intermediate (Otara)
Otara · State intermediate · Years 7–8
384 students
Finlayson Park School
Manurewa · State contributing · Years 1–6
932 students
Leabank School
Manurewa · State contributing · Years 1–6
395 students
Rowandale School
Manurewa · State contributing · Years 1–6
580 students
Flat Bush School
Otara · State contributing · Years 1–6
409 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Cosgrove School a good school?
Cosgrove School has a Success Index (NZ) of 39.8 out of 100 (Lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #300 of 390 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 Cosgrove School rank in Auckland?
Cosgrove School ranks #300 of 390 contributing schools in Auckland and #1111 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Cosgrove School?
Cosgrove School had 638 students in 2026, a change of +22% over five years.
Is Cosgrove School a primary school or a secondary school?
Cosgrove School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Cosgrove School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Cosgrove School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.