Flat Bush School vs Papatoetoe East School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 742 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Flat Bush School
Otara · State contributing · Years 1–6
409 students
Papatoetoe East School
Papatoetoe · State contributing · Years 1–6
610 students
| Measure | Flat Bush School Otara, Auckland | Papatoetoe East School Papatoetoe, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 26 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #368 of 390 | #224 of 390 |
| National rank | #1408 of 1,559 | #648 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 409 | 610 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 520 | 463 |
| Total roll | 409 | 610 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -10.8% | 12.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 21.5% | 14.9% |
| Pacific students | 80% | 53.8% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Otara | Papatoetoe |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.flatbush.school.nz | www.pep.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Papatoetoe East School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (59.0 vs 26.4).
- •Papatoetoe East School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (463 vs 520).
- •Papatoetoe East School does better on roll size (610 vs 409).
- •Papatoetoe East School does better on roll growth (5 years) (12.8% vs -10.8%).
- •Papatoetoe East School is the larger school with 610 students compared with 409.
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 Flat Bush School better than Papatoetoe East School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Papatoetoe East School ranks higher (59.0 vs 26.4 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 Flat Bush School and Papatoetoe East School?
About 742 m in a straight line, between Otara and Papatoetoe in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Flat Bush School: 520. Papatoetoe East School: 463. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Flat Bush School and Papatoetoe East School rank in Auckland?
Flat Bush School is 368th of 390 and Papatoetoe East School is 224th of 390 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).