Puhinui School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Papatoetoe, Auckland 2241 · Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board Area
#153 of 390 contributing schools in Auckland
#294 of 1,559 nationally
About Puhinui School
Puhinui 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 787 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 74.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 153rd of 390 ranked contributing schools in Auckland. Its strongest component is roll size (98th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (67th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 7.9%; pacific students 26.6%; international students 0%.
There are 11 schools in Papatoetoe; Puhinui School ranks 2nd 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%)432
- Roll size (10%)787
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)19.7%
- 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 Puhinui School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 432
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 787
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 19.7%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 7.9%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 26.6%
- 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 Puhinui School has changed over time.
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Schools near Puhinui School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
South Auckland S D A School
Papatoetoe · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
366 students · 753 m away
Holy Cross School (Papatoetoe)
Papatoetoe · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
568 students · 869 m away
Papatoetoe South School
Papatoetoe · State contributing · Years 1–6
603 students · 1.2 km away
Papatoetoe High School
Papatoetoe · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,800 students · 1.3 km away
Papatoetoe Central School
Papatoetoe · State contributing · Years 1–6
939 students · 1.4 km away
Papatoetoe East School
Papatoetoe · State contributing · Years 1–6
610 students · 1.6 km away
Papatoetoe West School
Papatoetoe · State contributing · Years 1–6
681 students · 1.7 km away
Destiny School
Wiri · Private composite · Years 1–13
12 students · 1.9 km away
Flat Bush School
Otara · State contributing · Years 1–6
409 students · 2.0 km away
Redoubt North School
Manukau Central · State full primary · Years 1–8
491 students · 2.1 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Auckland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
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301 students
Warkworth School
Warkworth · State contributing · Years 1–6
648 students
Buckland School
Buckland-Auckland · State full primary · Years 1–8
286 students
Waikowhai Primary School
Mount Roskill · State contributing · Years 1–6
202 students
Conifer Grove School
Takanini · State full primary · Years 1–8
580 students
Hunua School
Hunua · State full primary · Years 1–8
161 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Puhinui School a good school?
Puhinui School has a Success Index (NZ) of 74.3 out of 100 (Top 25% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #153 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 Puhinui School rank in Auckland?
Puhinui School ranks #153 of 390 contributing schools in Auckland and #294 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Puhinui School?
Puhinui School had 787 students in 2026, a change of +20% over five years.
Is Puhinui School a primary school or a secondary school?
Puhinui School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Puhinui School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Puhinui School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.