South Auckland S D A School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Papatoetoe, Auckland 2155 · Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board Area
#297 of 390 full primary schools in Auckland
#1095 of 1,559 nationally
About South Auckland S D A School
South Auckland S D A School is a state integrated full primary located in Papatoetoe, in the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board Area territorial authority of Auckland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 366 students. Formerly private (often church) schools integrated into the state system; charge compulsory attendance dues.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 40.5 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 297th of 390 ranked full primary schools in Auckland. Its strongest component is roll size (76th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (28th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 13.7%; pacific students 86.3%; international students 0%.
There are 11 schools in Papatoetoe; South Auckland S D A School ranks 10th of 11 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against full primary schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)474
- Roll size (10%)366
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-2.5%
- 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 South Auckland S D A School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 474
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 366
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -2.5%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 13.7%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 86.3%
- 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 South Auckland S D A School has changed over time.
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Schools near South Auckland S D A School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Puhinui School
Papatoetoe · State contributing · Years 1–6
787 students · 753 m away
Papatoetoe High School
Papatoetoe · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,800 students · 913 m away
Papatoetoe East School
Papatoetoe · State contributing · Years 1–6
610 students · 1.1 km away
Flat Bush School
Otara · State contributing · Years 1–6
409 students · 1.3 km away
Holy Cross School (Papatoetoe)
Papatoetoe · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
568 students · 1.3 km away
Papatoetoe Central School
Papatoetoe · State contributing · Years 1–6
939 students · 1.4 km away
Redoubt North School
Manukau Central · State full primary · Years 1–8
491 students · 1.4 km away
Kia Aroha Campus
Otara · State composite · Years 1–13
326 students · 1.7 km away
Destiny School
Wiri · Private composite · Years 1–13
12 students · 1.9 km away
Papatoetoe South School
Papatoetoe · State contributing · Years 1–6
603 students · 1.9 km away
Similar schools
State integrated full primary schools in Auckland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
St Mary MacKillop Catholic School
Mangere · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
370 students
Waitakere S D A School
Henderson · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
68 students
St Therese School (Three Kings)
Three Kings · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
84 students
St Joseph's School (Otahuhu)
Otahuhu · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
268 students
St John the Evangelist Catholic School
Otara · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
200 students
St Anne's Catholic School (Manurewa)
Manurewa · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
511 students
Frequently asked questions
Is South Auckland S D A School a good school?
South Auckland S D A School has a Success Index (NZ) of 40.5 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #297 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 South Auckland S D A School rank in Auckland?
South Auckland S D A School ranks #297 of 390 full primary schools in Auckland and #1095 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend South Auckland S D A School?
South Auckland S D A School had 366 students in 2026, a change of -2% over five years.
Is South Auckland S D A School a primary school or a secondary school?
South Auckland S D A School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state integrated school.
What other schools are near South Auckland S D A School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of South Auckland S D A School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.