Papakura Central School vs St Mary's Catholic School (Papakura)
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 358 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Papakura Central School
Papakura · State contributing · Years 1–6
449 students
St Mary's Catholic School (Papakura)
Papakura · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
402 students
| Measure | Papakura Central School Papakura, Auckland | St Mary's Catholic School (Papakura) Papakura, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 70 Top 25% | 75 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #178 of 390 | #151 of 390 |
| National rank | #402 of 1,559 | #281 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 449 | 402 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 437 | 425 |
| Total roll | 449 | 402 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 7.9% | 32.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 26.1% | 15.9% |
| Pacific students | 21.4% | 27.4% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Papakura | Papakura |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.papakura-central.school.nz/ | www.stmaryspapakura.school.nz |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Catholic School (Papakura) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (74.7 vs 69.9).
- •St Mary's Catholic School (Papakura) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (425 vs 437).
- •Papakura Central School does better on roll size (449 vs 402).
- •St Mary's Catholic School (Papakura) does better on roll growth (5 years) (32.8% vs 7.9%).
- •Papakura Central School is the larger school with 449 students compared with 402.
- •Papakura Central School is a state school while St Mary's Catholic School (Papakura) is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Papakura Central School better than St Mary's Catholic School (Papakura)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Mary's Catholic School (Papakura) ranks higher (74.7 vs 69.9 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 Papakura Central School and St Mary's Catholic School (Papakura)?
About 358 m in a straight line, between Papakura and Papakura in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Papakura Central School: 437. St Mary's Catholic School (Papakura): 425. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Papakura Central School and St Mary's Catholic School (Papakura) rank in Auckland?
Papakura Central School is 178th of 390 and St Mary's Catholic School (Papakura) is 151st of 390 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).