Papatoetoe Central School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Papatoetoe, Auckland 2155 · Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board Area
#87 of 390 contributing schools in Auckland
#140 of 1,559 nationally
About Papatoetoe Central School
Papatoetoe Central School is a state contributing located in Papatoetoe, in the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board Area territorial authority of Auckland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 939 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 80.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 87th of 390 ranked contributing schools in Auckland. Its strongest component is roll size (100th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (76th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 5.2%; pacific students 18.6%; international students 0%.
There are 11 schools in Papatoetoe; Papatoetoe Central School ranks 1st of 11 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%)419
- Roll size (10%)939
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)13%
- 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 Papatoetoe Central School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 419
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 939
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 13%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 5.2%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 18.6%
- 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 Papatoetoe Central School has changed over time.
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Schools near Papatoetoe Central School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Papatoetoe High School
Papatoetoe · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,800 students · 711 m away
Holy Cross School (Papatoetoe)
Papatoetoe · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
568 students · 734 m away
Papatoetoe East School
Papatoetoe · State contributing · Years 1–6
610 students · 1.0 km away
Puhinui School
Papatoetoe · State contributing · Years 1–6
787 students · 1.4 km away
South Auckland S D A School
Papatoetoe · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
366 students · 1.4 km away
St John the Evangelist Catholic School
Otara · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
200 students · 1.5 km away
Yendarra School
Otara · State contributing · Years 1–6
231 students · 1.5 km away
Papatoetoe West School
Papatoetoe · State contributing · Years 1–6
681 students · 1.5 km away
Papatoetoe Intermediate
Papatoetoe · State intermediate · Years 7–8
721 students · 1.6 km away
Bairds Mainfreight Primary School
Otara · State contributing · Years 1–6
343 students · 1.6 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Auckland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Wainui School
Wainui · State full primary · Years 1–8
265 students
Waitakere School
Auckland West · State full primary · Years 1–8
420 students
Bayswater School
Bayswater-Auckland · State contributing · Years 1–6
126 students
Glen Eden Intermediate
Titirangi · State intermediate · Years 7–8
922 students
Peninsula Primary School
Te Atatu · State contributing · Years 1–6
451 students
Tirimoana School
Te Atatu South · State contributing · Years 1–6
665 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Papatoetoe Central School a good school?
Papatoetoe Central School has a Success Index (NZ) of 80.2 out of 100 (Top 10% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #87 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 Papatoetoe Central School rank in Auckland?
Papatoetoe Central School ranks #87 of 390 contributing schools in Auckland and #140 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Papatoetoe Central School?
Papatoetoe Central School had 939 students in 2026, a change of +13% over five years.
Is Papatoetoe Central School a primary school or a secondary school?
Papatoetoe Central School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Papatoetoe Central School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Papatoetoe Central School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.