De La Salle College vs Papatoetoe North School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 728 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
De La Salle College
Mangere East · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
966 students
Papatoetoe North School
Mangere East · State contributing · Years 1–6
765 students
| Measure | De La Salle College Mangere East, Auckland | Papatoetoe North School Mangere East, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 56 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #61 of 101 | #279 of 390 |
| National rank | #193 of 486 | #988 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 7–13 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 966 | 765 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 484 | 470 |
| Total roll | 966 | 765 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 4% | -7.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 84.6% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 67.9% | – |
| Māori students | 7.5% | 19.2% |
| Pacific students | 94.9% | 68.2% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Mangere East | Mangere East |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.delasalle.school.nz | www.papatoetoenorth.school.nz |
The verdict
- •De La Salle College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (55.5 vs 45.5).
- •Papatoetoe North School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (470 vs 484).
- •De La Salle College does better on roll size (966 vs 765).
- •De La Salle College does better on roll growth (5 years) (4% vs -7.4%).
- •De La Salle College is the larger school with 966 students compared with 765.
- •De La Salle College is a state integrated school while Papatoetoe North School is a state school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •De La Salle College is boys and Papatoetoe North School is co-educational.
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 De La Salle College better than Papatoetoe North School?
On the Success Index (NZ), De La Salle College ranks higher (55.5 vs 45.5 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 De La Salle College and Papatoetoe North School?
About 728 m in a straight line, between Mangere East and Mangere East in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
De La Salle College: 484. Papatoetoe North School: 470. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do De La Salle College and Papatoetoe North School rank in Auckland?
De La Salle College is 61st of 101 and Papatoetoe North School is 279th of 390 among secondary (year 7-15) schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).