Papatoetoe East School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Papatoetoe, Auckland 2241 · Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board Area
#224 of 390 contributing schools in Auckland
#648 of 1,559 nationally
About Papatoetoe East School
Papatoetoe East 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 610 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 59.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 224th of 390 ranked contributing schools in Auckland. Its strongest component is roll size (94th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (44th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 14.9%; pacific students 53.8%; international students 0%.
There are 11 schools in Papatoetoe; Papatoetoe East School ranks 3rd 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%)463
- Roll size (10%)610
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)12.8%
- 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 East School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 463
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 610
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 12.8%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 14.9%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 53.8%
- 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 East School has changed over time.
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Schools near Papatoetoe East 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 · 406 m away
Flat Bush School
Otara · State contributing · Years 1–6
409 students · 742 m away
Yendarra School
Otara · State contributing · Years 1–6
231 students · 845 m away
Papatoetoe Central School
Papatoetoe · State contributing · Years 1–6
939 students · 1.0 km away
South Auckland S D A School
Papatoetoe · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
366 students · 1.1 km away
Ferguson Intermediate (Otara)
Otara · State intermediate · Years 7–8
384 students · 1.2 km away
Rongomai School
East Tamaki · State contributing · Years 1–6
170 students · 1.3 km away
St John the Evangelist Catholic School
Otara · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
200 students · 1.5 km away
Holy Cross School (Papatoetoe)
Papatoetoe · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
568 students · 1.5 km away
Tangaroa College Teen Parent Unit
Otara South · State teen parent unit
· 1.5 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Auckland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Swanson School
Swanson · State full primary · Years 1–8
556 students
Rangeview Intermediate
Te Atatu South · State intermediate · Years 7–8
464 students
Pukekohe Intermediate
Pukekohe · State intermediate · Years 7–8
689 students
Sylvia Park School
Mount Wellington · State full primary · Years 1–8
590 students
Paerata School
Paerata · State full primary · Years 1–8
182 students
Maangere Bridge School
Mangere Bridge · State contributing · Years 1–6
337 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Papatoetoe East School a good school?
Papatoetoe East School has a Success Index (NZ) of 59.0 out of 100 (Top 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #224 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 East School rank in Auckland?
Papatoetoe East School ranks #224 of 390 contributing schools in Auckland and #648 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Papatoetoe East School?
Papatoetoe East School had 610 students in 2026, a change of +13% over five years.
Is Papatoetoe East School a primary school or a secondary school?
Papatoetoe East School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Papatoetoe East School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Papatoetoe East School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.