Papatoetoe South School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Papatoetoe, Auckland 2025 · Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board Area
#247 of 390 contributing schools in Auckland
#836 of 1,559 nationally
About Papatoetoe South School
Papatoetoe South 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 603 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 51.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 247th 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) (33th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 21.6%; pacific students 68.7%; international students 0%.
There are 11 schools in Papatoetoe; Papatoetoe South School ranks 8th 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%)480
- Roll size (10%)603
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)3.1%
- 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 South School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 480
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 603
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 3.1%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 21.6%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 68.7%
- 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 South School has changed over time.
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Schools near Papatoetoe South School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Papatoetoe West School
Papatoetoe · State contributing · Years 1–6
681 students · 1.1 km away
Holy Cross School (Papatoetoe)
Papatoetoe · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
568 students · 1.2 km away
Puhinui School
Papatoetoe · State contributing · Years 1–6
787 students · 1.2 km away
Papatoetoe Central School
Papatoetoe · State contributing · Years 1–6
939 students · 1.9 km away
South Auckland S D A School
Papatoetoe · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
366 students · 1.9 km away
Aorere College
Papatoetoe · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,706 students · 1.9 km away
Kedgley Intermediate
Papatoetoe · State intermediate · Years 7–8
743 students · 2.1 km away
Papatoetoe High School
Papatoetoe · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,800 students · 2.2 km away
Papatoetoe North School
Mangere East · State contributing · Years 1–6
765 students · 2.5 km away
Destiny School
Wiri · Private composite · Years 1–13
12 students · 2.6 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Auckland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Kelston School
Kelston · State contributing · Years 1–6
311 students
Parakai School
Parakai · State full primary · Years 1–8
214 students
St Leonards Road School
Kelston · State contributing · Years 1–6
443 students
Chapel Downs School
Flat Bush · State contributing · Years 1–6
805 students
Fairburn School
Otahuhu · State contributing · Years 1–6
448 students
Mulberry Grove School
Tryphena · State full primary · Years 1–8
17 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Papatoetoe South School a good school?
Papatoetoe South School has a Success Index (NZ) of 51.6 out of 100 (Top 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #247 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 South School rank in Auckland?
Papatoetoe South School ranks #247 of 390 contributing schools in Auckland and #836 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Papatoetoe South School?
Papatoetoe South School had 603 students in 2026, a change of +3% over five years.
Is Papatoetoe South School a primary school or a secondary school?
Papatoetoe South School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Papatoetoe South School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Papatoetoe South School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.