Papakura Normal School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Papakura, Auckland 2110 · Papakura Local Board Area
#262 of 390 full primary schools in Auckland
#907 of 1,559 nationally
About Papakura Normal School
Papakura Normal 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 808 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 48.6 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 262nd of 390 ranked full primary schools in Auckland. Its strongest component is roll size (99th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (27th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 33.3%; pacific students 36.4%; international students 0%.
There are 20 schools in Papakura; Papakura Normal School ranks 7th 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%)491
- Roll size (10%)808
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)23.1%
- 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 Normal School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 491
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 808
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 23.1%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 33.3%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 36.4%
- 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 Normal School has changed over time.
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Schools near Papakura Normal School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Kauri Flats School
Takanini · State full primary · Years 1–8
713 students · 1.3 km away
Holy Trinity Catholic Primary School
Takanini · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
307 students · 1.5 km away
Takanini School
Takanini · State full primary · Years 1–8
592 students · 1.5 km away
Cosgrove School
Papakura · State contributing · Years 1–6
638 students · 2.0 km away
Papakura Activity Centre
Papakura · State activity centre
· 2.0 km away
Papakura High School
Papakura · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,309 students · 2.0 km away
Papakura Central School
Papakura · State contributing · Years 1–6
449 students · 2.1 km away
Conifer Grove School
Takanini · State full primary · Years 1–8
580 students · 2.2 km away
St Mary's Catholic School (Papakura)
Papakura · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
402 students · 2.5 km away
Papakura Intermediate
Papakura · State intermediate · Years 7–8
315 students · 2.5 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Auckland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Royal Road School
Massey · State full primary · Years 1–8
349 students
Hay Park School
Mount Roskill · State contributing · Years 1–6
157 students
Jean Batten School
Mangere · State contributing · Years 1–6
245 students
Glendene School
Glendene · State contributing · Years 1–6
125 students
Lincoln Heights School
Massey · State full primary · Years 1–8
576 students
Massey Primary School
Massey · State full primary · Years 1–8
545 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Papakura Normal School a good school?
Papakura Normal School has a Success Index (NZ) of 48.6 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #262 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 Normal School rank in Auckland?
Papakura Normal School ranks #262 of 390 full primary schools in Auckland and #907 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Papakura Normal School?
Papakura Normal School had 808 students in 2026, a change of +23% over five years.
Is Papakura Normal School a primary school or a secondary school?
Papakura Normal School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Papakura Normal School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Papakura Normal School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.