St Mary's Catholic School (Papakura)
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Papakura, Auckland 2113 · Papakura Local Board Area
#151 of 390 contributing schools in Auckland
#281 of 1,559 nationally
About St Mary's Catholic School (Papakura)
St Mary's Catholic School (Papakura) is a state integrated contributing located in Papakura, in the Papakura Local Board Area territorial authority of Auckland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 402 students. Formerly private (often church) schools integrated into the state system; charge compulsory attendance dues.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 74.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 151st of 390 ranked contributing schools in Auckland. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (80th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (72th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 15.9%; pacific students 27.4%; international students 0%.
There are 20 schools in Papakura; St Mary's Catholic School (Papakura) ranks 2nd of 18 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%)425
- Roll size (10%)402
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)32.8%
- 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 St Mary's Catholic School (Papakura) by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 425
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 402
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 32.8%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 15.9%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 27.4%
- 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 St Mary's Catholic School (Papakura) has changed over time.
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Schools near St Mary's Catholic School (Papakura)
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Papakura Central School
Papakura · State contributing · Years 1–6
449 students · 358 m away
Kereru Park Campus
Papakura · State full primary · Years 1–8
162 students · 367 m away
Rosehill School
Papakura · State special school
361 students · 515 m away
Rosehill College
Papakura · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,751 students · 600 m away
Rosehill Intermediate
Papakura · State intermediate · Years 7–8
382 students · 783 m away
Papakura Activity Centre
Papakura · State activity centre
· 1.0 km away
Opaheke School
Papakura · State full primary · Years 1–8
653 students · 1.3 km away
Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Ngā Papaonekura
Papakura · State composite · Years 1–13
75 students · 1.5 km away
Papakura High School
Papakura · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,309 students · 1.6 km away
Papakura Intermediate
Papakura · State intermediate · Years 7–8
315 students · 1.6 km away
Similar schools
State integrated contributing schools in Auckland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
St Joseph's School (Pukekohe)
Pukekohe · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
362 students
Monte Cecilia Catholic School
Mount Roskill · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
146 students
Timatanga Community School
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26 students
Holy Cross Catholic School (Henderson)
Henderson · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
454 students
Balmoral S D A School
Balmoral · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
64 students
St Patrick's School (Panmure)
Panmure · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
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Frequently asked questions
Is St Mary's Catholic School (Papakura) a good school?
St Mary's Catholic School (Papakura) has a Success Index (NZ) of 74.7 out of 100 (Top 25% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #151 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 St Mary's Catholic School (Papakura) rank in Auckland?
St Mary's Catholic School (Papakura) ranks #151 of 390 contributing schools in Auckland and #281 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend St Mary's Catholic School (Papakura)?
St Mary's Catholic School (Papakura) had 402 students in 2026, a change of +33% over five years.
Is St Mary's Catholic School (Papakura) a primary school or a secondary school?
St Mary's Catholic School (Papakura) is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state integrated school.
What other schools are near St Mary's Catholic School (Papakura)?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of St Mary's Catholic School (Papakura); they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.