Bairds Mainfreight Primary School vs Papatoetoe Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.1 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bairds Mainfreight Primary School
Otara · State contributing · Years 1–6
343 students
Papatoetoe Intermediate
Papatoetoe · State intermediate · Years 7–8
721 students
| Measure | Bairds Mainfreight Primary School Otara, Auckland | Papatoetoe Intermediate Papatoetoe, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 28 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #365 of 390 | #236 of 390 |
| National rank | #1379 of 1,559 | #792 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Intermediate |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 7–8 |
| Students | 343 | 721 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 511 | 477 |
| Total roll | 343 | 721 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -26.5% | 3.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 36.4% | 13.7% |
| Pacific students | 81.9% | 39.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0.3% |
| suburb or town | Otara | Papatoetoe |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.bmps.school.nz | www.papint.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Papatoetoe Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (53.4 vs 27.6).
- •Papatoetoe Intermediate does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (477 vs 511).
- •Papatoetoe Intermediate does better on roll size (721 vs 343).
- •Papatoetoe Intermediate does better on roll growth (5 years) (3.3% vs -26.5%).
- •Papatoetoe Intermediate is the larger school with 721 students compared with 343.
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 Bairds Mainfreight Primary School better than Papatoetoe Intermediate?
On the Success Index (NZ), Papatoetoe Intermediate ranks higher (53.4 vs 27.6 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 Bairds Mainfreight Primary School and Papatoetoe Intermediate?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Otara and Papatoetoe in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Bairds Mainfreight Primary School: 511. Papatoetoe Intermediate: 477. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Bairds Mainfreight Primary School and Papatoetoe Intermediate rank in Auckland?
Bairds Mainfreight Primary School is 365th of 390 and Papatoetoe Intermediate is 236th of 390 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).