Flat Bush School vs Papatoetoe High School
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.
Flat Bush School
Otara ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
409 students
Papatoetoe High School
Papatoetoe ยท State secondary (year 9-15) ยท Years 9โ13
1,800 students
| Measure | Flat Bush School Otara, Auckland | Papatoetoe High School Papatoetoe, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 26 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #368 of 390 | #58 of 101 |
| National rank | #1408 of 1,559 | #180 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | Years 9โ13 |
| Students | 409 | 1,800 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 520 | 472 |
| Total roll | 409 | 1,800 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -10.8% | 22.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | 81.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | 66.3% |
| Mฤori students | 21.5% | 13.8% |
| Pacific students | 80% | 36.3% |
| International students | 0% | 1.1% |
| suburb or town | Otara | Papatoetoe |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.flatbush.school.nz | www.papatoetoehigh.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขPapatoetoe High School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (58.6 vs 26.4).
- โขPapatoetoe High School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (472 vs 520).
- โขPapatoetoe High School does better on roll size (1,800 vs 409).
- โขPapatoetoe High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (22.4% vs -10.8%).
- โขPapatoetoe High School is the larger school with 1,800 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 High School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Papatoetoe High School ranks higher (58.6 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 High School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Otara and Papatoetoe in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Flat Bush School: 520. Papatoetoe High School: 472. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Flat Bush School and Papatoetoe High School rank in Auckland?
Flat Bush School is 368th of 390 and Papatoetoe High School is 58th of 101 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).