Papatoetoe Intermediate
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Papatoetoe, Auckland 2155 · Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board Area
#236 of 390 intermediate schools in Auckland
#792 of 1,559 nationally
About Papatoetoe Intermediate
Papatoetoe Intermediate is a state intermediate located in Papatoetoe, in the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board Area territorial authority of Auckland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 7–8. In 2026 it enrolled 721 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 53.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of intermediate schools in New Zealand and 236th of 390 ranked intermediate schools in Auckland. Its strongest component is roll size (97th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (35th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 13.7%; pacific students 39.1%; international students 0.3%.
There are 11 schools in Papatoetoe; Papatoetoe Intermediate ranks 6th of 11 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against intermediate schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)477
- Roll size (10%)721
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)3.3%
- 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 Intermediate by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 477
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 721
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 3.3%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 13.7%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 39.1%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 0.3%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Papatoetoe Intermediate has changed over time.
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Schools near Papatoetoe Intermediate
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Bairds Mainfreight Primary School
Otara · State contributing · Years 1–6
343 students · 1.1 km away
Wymondley Road School
Otara · State contributing · Years 1–6
147 students · 1.2 km away
Te Hikoi Activity Centre
Otara · State activity centre
· 1.3 km away
St John the Evangelist Catholic School
Otara · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
200 students · 1.4 km away
De La Salle College
Mangere East · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
966 students · 1.5 km away
King's College
Otahuhu · Private secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,238 students · 1.5 km away
Otahuhu College
Otahuhu · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,096 students · 1.6 km away
Papatoetoe Central School
Papatoetoe · State contributing · Years 1–6
939 students · 1.6 km away
Fairburn School
Otahuhu · State contributing · Years 1–6
448 students · 1.6 km away
St Joseph's School (Otahuhu)
Otahuhu · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
268 students · 1.9 km away
Similar schools
State intermediate schools in Auckland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Sunnyvale School
Henderson · State contributing · Years 1–6
527 students
Woodhill School
Woodhill · State full primary · Years 1–8
76 students
Henderson North School
Henderson · State contributing · Years 1–6
366 students
Te Kura o Pātiki Rosebank School
Avondale · State contributing · Years 1–6
596 students
Kelston School
Kelston · State contributing · Years 1–6
311 students
Redoubt North School
Manukau Central · State full primary · Years 1–8
491 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Papatoetoe Intermediate a good school?
Papatoetoe Intermediate has a Success Index (NZ) of 53.4 out of 100 (Top 50% of intermediate schools in New Zealand) and ranks #236 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 Intermediate rank in Auckland?
Papatoetoe Intermediate ranks #236 of 390 intermediate schools in Auckland and #792 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Papatoetoe Intermediate?
Papatoetoe Intermediate had 721 students in 2026, a change of +3% over five years.
Is Papatoetoe Intermediate a primary school or a secondary school?
Papatoetoe Intermediate is classified as a intermediate covering Years 7–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Papatoetoe Intermediate?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Papatoetoe Intermediate; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.