Edmund Hillary School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Papakura, Auckland 2244 · Papakura Local Board Area
#386 of 390 full primary schools in Auckland
#1494 of 1,559 nationally
About Edmund Hillary School
Edmund Hillary School is a state full primary located in Papakura, in the Papakura Local Board Area territorial authority of Auckland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 194 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 21.3 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 386th of 390 ranked full primary schools in Auckland. Its strongest component is roll size (50th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (10th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 46.4%; pacific students 51.5%; international students 0%.
There are 20 schools in Papakura; Edmund Hillary School ranks 17th of 18 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against full primary schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)528
- Roll size (10%)194
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-6.2%
- 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 Edmund Hillary School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 528
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 194
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -6.2%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 46.4%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 51.5%
- 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 Edmund Hillary School has changed over time.
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Schools near Edmund Hillary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Papakura Intermediate
Papakura · State intermediate · Years 7–8
315 students · 359 m away
Kelvin Road School
Papakura · State contributing · Years 1–6
562 students · 477 m away
Papakura High School
Papakura · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,309 students · 788 m away
Opaheke School
Papakura · State full primary · Years 1–8
653 students · 1.0 km away
Papakura Activity Centre
Papakura · State activity centre
· 1.1 km away
Redhill School
Papakura · State full primary · Years 1–8
211 students · 1.3 km away
Cosgrove School
Papakura · State contributing · Years 1–6
638 students · 1.5 km away
Papakura Central School
Papakura · State contributing · Years 1–6
449 students · 1.9 km away
St Mary's Catholic School (Papakura)
Papakura · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
402 students · 1.9 km away
Kereru Park Campus
Papakura · State full primary · Years 1–8
162 students · 2.0 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Auckland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Wiri Central School
Manukau City · State full primary · Years 1–8
359 students
Mangapikopiko School
Papakura · State contributing · Years 1–6
278 students
Manurewa East School
Manurewa · State contributing · Years 1–6
408 students
Ruapotaka School
Panmure · State full primary · Years 1–8
130 students
Rongomai School
East Tamaki · State contributing · Years 1–6
170 students
Middle School West Auckland
Henderson · State restricted composite (year 7-10) · Years 7–10
136 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Edmund Hillary School a good school?
Edmund Hillary School has a Success Index (NZ) of 21.3 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #386 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 Edmund Hillary School rank in Auckland?
Edmund Hillary School ranks #386 of 390 full primary schools in Auckland and #1494 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Edmund Hillary School?
Edmund Hillary School had 194 students in 2026, a change of -6% over five years.
Is Edmund Hillary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Edmund Hillary School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Edmund Hillary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Edmund Hillary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.