Aorere College vs Papatoetoe West School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.4 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aorere College
Papatoetoe · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,706 students
Papatoetoe West School
Papatoetoe · State contributing · Years 1–6
681 students
| Measure | Aorere College Papatoetoe, Auckland | Papatoetoe West School Papatoetoe, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 42 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #82 of 101 | #242 of 390 |
| National rank | #289 of 486 | #813 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 1,706 | 681 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 497 | 468 |
| Total roll | 1,706 | 681 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 5.9% | 0.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 68.8% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 43.9% | – |
| Māori students | 18% | 13.1% |
| Pacific students | 56.9% | 44.6% |
| International students | 0.8% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Papatoetoe | Papatoetoe |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.aorere.ac.nz/ | www.pap-west.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Papatoetoe West School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (52.6 vs 41.6).
- •Papatoetoe West School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (468 vs 497).
- •Aorere College does better on roll size (1,706 vs 681).
- •Aorere College does better on roll growth (5 years) (5.9% vs 0.4%).
- •Aorere College is the larger school with 1,706 students compared with 681.
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Aorere College better than Papatoetoe West School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Papatoetoe West School ranks higher (52.6 vs 41.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Aorere College and Papatoetoe West School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Papatoetoe and Papatoetoe in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Aorere College: 497. Papatoetoe West School: 468. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Aorere College and Papatoetoe West School rank in Auckland?
Aorere College is 82nd of 101 and Papatoetoe West School is 242nd of 390 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).