Te Hihi School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Papakura, Auckland 2580 · Franklin Local Board Area
#266 of 390 full primary schools in Auckland
#923 of 1,559 nationally
About Te Hihi School
Te Hihi School is a state full primary located in Papakura, in the Franklin Local Board Area territorial authority of Auckland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 150 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 48.1 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 266th of 390 ranked full primary schools in Auckland. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (53th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (39th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 31.3%; pacific students 12.7%; international students 2.7%.
There are 20 schools in Papakura; Te Hihi School ranks 8th of 18 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%)450
- Roll size (10%)150
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-31.8%
- 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 Te Hihi School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 450
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 150
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -31.8%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 31.3%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 12.7%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 2.7%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Te Hihi School has changed over time.
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Schools near Te Hihi School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Paerata School
Paerata · State full primary · Years 1–8
182 students · 5.6 km away
Wesley College
Pukekohe · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
326 students · 6.3 km away
Karaka School
Papakura · State full primary · Years 1–8
250 students · 6.3 km away
ACG Strathallan
Karaka · Private composite · Years 1–13
1,287 students · 7.2 km away
Waiau Pa School
Waiau Pa · State full primary · Years 1–8
359 students · 7.7 km away
Patumāhoe Primary School
Patumahoe · State contributing · Years 1–6
289 students · 8.1 km away
Weymouth School
Weymouth · State contributing · Years 1–6
558 students · 8.1 km away
Reremoana School
Wattle Downs · State full primary · Years 1–8
418 students · 8.1 km away
Hingaia Peninsula School
Hingaia · State full primary · Years 1–8
443 students · 8.4 km away
St Ignatius of Loyola Catholic College
Drury · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
608 students · 8.8 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Auckland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
New Lynn School
New Lynn · State contributing · Years 1–6
412 students
Orakei School
Orakei · State full primary · Years 1–8
253 students
Pakuranga Heights School
Pakuranga · State contributing · Years 1–6
498 students
Kaukapakapa School
Kaukapakapa · State full primary · Years 1–8
253 students
Waioneke School
Helensville · State full primary · Years 1–8
93 students
Pukekohe Hill School
Pukekohe · State contributing · Years 1–6
561 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Te Hihi School a good school?
Te Hihi School has a Success Index (NZ) of 48.1 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #266 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 Te Hihi School rank in Auckland?
Te Hihi School ranks #266 of 390 full primary schools in Auckland and #923 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Te Hihi School?
Te Hihi School had 150 students in 2026, a change of -32% over five years.
Is Te Hihi School a primary school or a secondary school?
Te Hihi School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Te Hihi School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Te Hihi School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.