Onehunga Primary School vs Te Papapa School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.5 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Onehunga Primary School
Onehunga · State contributing · Years 1–6
434 students
Te Papapa School
Onehunga · State contributing · Years 1–6
310 students
| Measure | Onehunga Primary School Onehunga, Auckland | Te Papapa School Onehunga, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 70 Top 25% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #180 of 390 | #313 of 390 |
| National rank | #405 of 1,559 | #1143 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 434 | 310 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 410 | 510 |
| Total roll | 434 | 310 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -5.8% | 14.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 11.3% | 27.1% |
| Pacific students | 24.9% | 72.9% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Onehunga | Onehunga |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.onehungaprimary.school.nz | www.tepapapa.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Onehunga Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (69.8 vs 38.2).
- •Onehunga Primary School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (410 vs 510).
- •Onehunga Primary School does better on roll size (434 vs 310).
- •Te Papapa School does better on roll growth (5 years) (14.8% vs -5.8%).
- •Onehunga Primary School is the larger school with 434 students compared with 310.
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 Onehunga Primary School better than Te Papapa School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Onehunga Primary School ranks higher (69.8 vs 38.2 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 Onehunga Primary School and Te Papapa School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Onehunga and Onehunga in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Onehunga Primary School: 410. Te Papapa School: 510. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Onehunga Primary School and Te Papapa School rank in Auckland?
Onehunga Primary School is 180th of 390 and Te Papapa School is 313th of 390 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).