Te Papapa School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Onehunga, Auckland 1061 · Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board Area
#313 of 390 contributing schools in Auckland
#1143 of 1,559 nationally
About Te Papapa School
Te Papapa School is a state contributing located in Onehunga, in the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board Area territorial authority of Auckland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 310 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 38.2 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 313th 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) (18th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 27.1%; pacific students 72.9%; international students 0%.
There are 6 schools in Onehunga; Te Papapa School ranks 4th of 4 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%)510
- Roll size (10%)310
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)14.8%
- 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 Papapa School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 510
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 310
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 14.8%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 27.1%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 72.9%
- 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 Te Papapa School has changed over time.
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Schools near Te Papapa School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Oranga School
One Tree Hill · State contributing · Years 1–6
226 students · 900 m away
St Joseph's Catholic School (Onehunga)
Onehunga · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
171 students · 1.3 km away
Golden Grove School
Onehunga · Private full primary · Years 1–8
52 students · 1.5 km away
One Tree Hill College
Penrose · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,479 students · 1.5 km away
Onehunga Primary School
Onehunga · State contributing · Years 1–6
434 students · 1.5 km away
Ellerslie School
Ellerslie · State full primary · Years 1–8
767 students · 1.9 km away
OneSchool Global - New Zealand
Onehunga · Private composite · Years 1–13
1,500 students · 2.0 km away
St Mary's School (Ellerslie)
Ellerslie · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
393 students · 2.2 km away
Royal Oak Intermediate School
Royal Oak · State intermediate · Years 7–8
436 students · 2.2 km away
Royal Oak School
Royal Oak · State contributing · Years 1–6
457 students · 2.4 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Auckland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
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343 students
Clayton Park School
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332 students
Mountain View School
Mangere · State contributing · Years 1–6
351 students
Panama Road School
Mt Wellington · State full primary · Years 1–8
362 students
Onepoto School
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155 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Te Papapa School a good school?
Te Papapa School has a Success Index (NZ) of 38.2 out of 100 (Lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #313 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 Papapa School rank in Auckland?
Te Papapa School ranks #313 of 390 contributing schools in Auckland and #1143 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Te Papapa School?
Te Papapa School had 310 students in 2026, a change of +15% over five years.
Is Te Papapa School a primary school or a secondary school?
Te Papapa School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Te Papapa School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Te Papapa School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.