Papakura High School vs Te Haikura a Kiwa
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 6.5 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Papakura High School
Papakura · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,309 students
Te Haikura a Kiwa
Manurewa · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,856 students
| Measure | Papakura High School Papakura, Auckland | Te Haikura a Kiwa Manurewa, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 26 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #96 of 101 | #90 of 101 |
| National rank | #400 of 486 | #360 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 1,309 | 1,856 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 531 | 529 |
| Total roll | 1,309 | 1,856 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 60.8% | 37% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 55.9% | 68.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 34.8% | 49.7% |
| Māori students | 47.4% | 36.6% |
| Pacific students | 44.5% | 60.8% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Papakura | Manurewa |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.papakurahigh.school.nz | www.jchs.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Te Haikura a Kiwa scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (32.5 vs 26.3).
- •Te Haikura a Kiwa does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (529 vs 531).
- •Te Haikura a Kiwa does better on roll size (1,856 vs 1,309).
- •Papakura High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (60.8% vs 37%).
- •Te Haikura a Kiwa does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (68.1% vs 55.9%).
- •Te Haikura a Kiwa is the larger school with 1,856 students compared with 1,309.
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 High School better than Te Haikura a Kiwa?
On the Success Index (NZ), Te Haikura a Kiwa ranks higher (32.5 vs 26.3 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 High School and Te Haikura a Kiwa?
About 6.5 km in a straight line, between Papakura and Manurewa in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Papakura High School: 531. Te Haikura a Kiwa: 529. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Papakura High School and Te Haikura a Kiwa rank in Auckland?
Papakura High School is 96th of 101 and Te Haikura a Kiwa is 90th of 101 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).