Cosgrove School vs Papakura High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.2 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cosgrove School
Papakura · State contributing · Years 1–6
638 students
Papakura High School
Papakura · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,309 students
| Measure | Cosgrove School Papakura, Auckland | Papakura High School Papakura, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 40 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #300 of 390 | #96 of 101 |
| National rank | #1111 of 1,559 | #400 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 638 | 1,309 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 519 | 531 |
| Total roll | 638 | 1,309 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 21.7% | 60.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 55.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 34.8% |
| Māori students | 40.8% | 47.4% |
| Pacific students | 45.3% | 44.5% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Papakura | Papakura |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.cosgrove.school.nz | www.papakurahigh.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Cosgrove School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (39.8 vs 26.3).
- •Cosgrove School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (519 vs 531).
- •Papakura High School does better on roll size (1,309 vs 638).
- •Papakura High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (60.8% vs 21.7%).
- •Papakura High School is the larger school with 1,309 students compared with 638.
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 Cosgrove School better than Papakura High School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Cosgrove School ranks higher (39.8 vs 26.3 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 Cosgrove School and Papakura High School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Papakura and Papakura in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Cosgrove School: 519. Papakura High School: 531. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Cosgrove School and Papakura High School rank in Auckland?
Cosgrove School is 300th of 390 and Papakura High School is 96th of 101 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).