Oranga School vs Te Papapa School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 900 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oranga School
One Tree Hill · State contributing · Years 1–6
226 students
Te Papapa School
Onehunga · State contributing · Years 1–6
310 students
| Measure | Oranga School One Tree Hill, Auckland | Te Papapa School Onehunga, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 56 Top 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #232 of 390 | #313 of 390 |
| National rank | #726 of 1,559 | #1143 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 226 | 310 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 437 | 510 |
| Total roll | 226 | 310 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -27.4% | 14.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 16.8% | 27.1% |
| Pacific students | 48.2% | 72.9% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | One Tree Hill | Onehunga |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.oranga.school.nz | www.tepapapa.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Oranga School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (55.9 vs 38.2).
- •Oranga School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (437 vs 510).
- •Te Papapa School does better on roll size (310 vs 226).
- •Te Papapa School does better on roll growth (5 years) (14.8% vs -27.4%).
- •Te Papapa School is the larger school with 310 students compared with 226.
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 Oranga School better than Te Papapa School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Oranga School ranks higher (55.9 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 Oranga School and Te Papapa School?
About 900 m in a straight line, between One Tree Hill and Onehunga in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Oranga School: 437. Te Papapa School: 510. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Oranga School and Te Papapa School rank in Auckland?
Oranga School is 232nd of 390 and Te Papapa School is 313th of 390 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).