Papatoetoe North School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Mangere East, Auckland 2024 · Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board Area
#279 of 390 contributing schools in Auckland
#988 of 1,559 nationally
About Papatoetoe North School
Papatoetoe North School is a state contributing located in Mangere East, in the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board Area territorial authority of Auckland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 765 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 45.5 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 279th of 390 ranked contributing schools in Auckland. Its strongest component is roll size (98th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (28th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 19.2%; pacific students 68.2%; international students 0%.
There are 5 schools in Mangere East; Papatoetoe North School ranks 2nd of 5 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%)470
- Roll size (10%)765
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-7.4%
- 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 North School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 470
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 765
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -7.4%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 19.2%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 68.2%
- 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 North School has changed over time.
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Schools near Papatoetoe North School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Kedgley Intermediate
Papatoetoe · State intermediate · Years 7–8
743 students · 657 m away
De La Salle College
Mangere East · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
966 students · 728 m away
Moanaroa School
Mangere East · State contributing · Years 1–6
359 students · 753 m away
Māngere East School
Mangere East · State full primary · Years 1–8
571 students · 1.2 km away
Aorere College
Papatoetoe · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,706 students · 1.2 km away
King's College
Otahuhu · Private secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,238 students · 1.3 km away
Papatoetoe West School
Papatoetoe · State contributing · Years 1–6
681 students · 1.5 km away
Southern Cross Campus
Mangere · State composite · Years 1–13
1,671 students · 1.8 km away
Jean Batten School
Mangere · State contributing · Years 1–6
245 students · 1.9 km away
Sutton Park School
Mangere East · State full primary · Years 1–8
552 students · 2.0 km away
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48 students
Glen Eden School
Glen Eden · State contributing · Years 1–6
312 students
Tomarata School
Wellsford · State full primary · Years 1–8
99 students
Awhitu District School
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108 students
Riverina School
Pakuranga · State contributing · Years 1–6
150 students
TKKM o Waiuku
Auckland · State full primary · Years 1–8
26 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Papatoetoe North School a good school?
Papatoetoe North School has a Success Index (NZ) of 45.5 out of 100 (Lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #279 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 North School rank in Auckland?
Papatoetoe North School ranks #279 of 390 contributing schools in Auckland and #988 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Papatoetoe North School?
Papatoetoe North School had 765 students in 2026, a change of -7% over five years.
Is Papatoetoe North School a primary school or a secondary school?
Papatoetoe North School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Papatoetoe North School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Papatoetoe North School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.