Papatoetoe High School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Papatoetoe, Auckland 2155 · Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board Area
#58 of 101 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland
#180 of 486 nationally
About Papatoetoe High School
Papatoetoe High School is a state secondary (year 9-15) located in Papatoetoe, in the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board Area territorial authority of Auckland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 9–13. In 2026 it enrolled 1,800 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 58.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand and 58th of 101 ranked secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland. Its strongest component is roll size (93th percentile), and its weakest is school leavers with ncea level 2+ (49th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 13.8%; pacific students 36.3%; international students 1.1%.
There are 11 schools in Papatoetoe; Papatoetoe High School ranks 4th of 11 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against secondary (year 9-15) schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)472
- Roll size (10%)1,800
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)22.4%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)81.6%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)66.3%
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 High School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 472
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 1,800
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 22.4%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 81.6%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 66.3%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 13.8%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 36.3%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 1.1%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Papatoetoe High School has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Papatoetoe High School has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Papatoetoe High School has changed over time.
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Schools near Papatoetoe High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Papatoetoe East School
Papatoetoe · State contributing · Years 1–6
610 students · 406 m away
Papatoetoe Central School
Papatoetoe · State contributing · Years 1–6
939 students · 711 m away
South Auckland S D A School
Papatoetoe · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
366 students · 913 m away
Flat Bush School
Otara · State contributing · Years 1–6
409 students · 1.1 km away
Holy Cross School (Papatoetoe)
Papatoetoe · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
568 students · 1.1 km away
Yendarra School
Otara · State contributing · Years 1–6
231 students · 1.2 km away
Puhinui School
Papatoetoe · State contributing · Years 1–6
787 students · 1.3 km away
Ferguson Intermediate (Otara)
Otara · State intermediate · Years 7–8
384 students · 1.6 km away
St John the Evangelist Catholic School
Otara · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
200 students · 1.6 km away
Rongomai School
East Tamaki · State contributing · Years 1–6
170 students · 1.7 km away
Similar schools
State secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Rosehill College
Papakura · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,751 students
Waiuku College
Waiuku · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
986 students
Glenfield College
Glenfield · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
782 students
One Tree Hill College
Penrose · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,479 students
Onehunga High School
Onehunga · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,015 students
Pukekohe High School
Pukekohe · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,922 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Papatoetoe High School a good school?
Papatoetoe High School has a Success Index (NZ) of 58.6 out of 100 (Top 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #58 of 101 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 High School rank in Auckland?
Papatoetoe High School ranks #58 of 101 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland and #180 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Papatoetoe High School?
Papatoetoe High School had 1,800 students in 2026, a change of +22% over five years.
Is Papatoetoe High School a primary school or a secondary school?
Papatoetoe High School is classified as a secondary (year 9-15) covering Years 9–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Papatoetoe High School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Papatoetoe High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.