Papakura Central School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Papakura, Auckland 2110 · Papakura Local Board Area
#178 of 390 contributing schools in Auckland
#402 of 1,559 nationally
About Papakura Central School
Papakura Central 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 449 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 69.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 178th of 390 ranked contributing schools in Auckland. Its strongest component is roll size (84th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (63th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 26.1%; pacific students 21.4%; international students 0%.
There are 20 schools in Papakura; Papakura Central School ranks 3rd 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%)437
- Roll size (10%)449
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)7.9%
- 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 Papakura Central School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 437
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 449
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 7.9%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 26.1%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 21.4%
- 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 Papakura Central School has changed over time.
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Schools near Papakura Central School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
St Mary's Catholic School (Papakura)
Papakura · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
402 students · 358 m away
Kereru Park Campus
Papakura · State full primary · Years 1–8
162 students · 724 m away
Papakura Activity Centre
Papakura · State activity centre
· 822 m away
Rosehill School
Papakura · State special school
361 students · 873 m away
Rosehill College
Papakura · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,751 students · 958 m away
Rosehill Intermediate
Papakura · State intermediate · Years 7–8
382 students · 1.1 km away
Papakura High School
Papakura · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,309 students · 1.4 km away
Opaheke School
Papakura · State full primary · Years 1–8
653 students · 1.4 km away
Papakura Intermediate
Papakura · State intermediate · Years 7–8
315 students · 1.5 km away
Edmund Hillary School
Papakura · State full primary · Years 1–8
194 students · 1.9 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Auckland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Snells Beach Primary School
Snells Beach · State contributing · Years 1–6
357 students
Oranga School
One Tree Hill · State contributing · Years 1–6
226 students
Henderson Valley School
Henderson · State contributing · Years 1–6
332 students
Te Atatu Intermediate
Te Atatu Peninsula · State intermediate · Years 7–8
415 students
Beach Haven School
Beach Haven · State contributing · Years 1–6
431 students
Fruitvale Road School
New Lynn · State contributing · Years 1–6
349 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Papakura Central School a good school?
Papakura Central School has a Success Index (NZ) of 69.9 out of 100 (Top 25% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #178 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 Papakura Central School rank in Auckland?
Papakura Central School ranks #178 of 390 contributing schools in Auckland and #402 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Papakura Central School?
Papakura Central School had 449 students in 2026, a change of +8% over five years.
Is Papakura Central School a primary school or a secondary school?
Papakura Central School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Papakura Central School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Papakura Central School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.