Papatoetoe Central School vs Puhinui School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.4 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Papatoetoe Central School
Papatoetoe · State contributing · Years 1–6
939 students
Puhinui School
Papatoetoe · State contributing · Years 1–6
787 students
| Measure | Papatoetoe Central School Papatoetoe, Auckland | Puhinui School Papatoetoe, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 80 Top 10% | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #87 of 390 | #153 of 390 |
| National rank | #140 of 1,559 | #294 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 939 | 787 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 419 | 432 |
| Total roll | 939 | 787 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 13% | 19.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 5.2% | 7.9% |
| Pacific students | 18.6% | 26.6% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Papatoetoe | Papatoetoe |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.pcs.school.nz | www.puhinui.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Papatoetoe Central School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (80.2 vs 74.3).
- •Papatoetoe Central School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (419 vs 432).
- •Papatoetoe Central School does better on roll size (939 vs 787).
- •Puhinui School does better on roll growth (5 years) (19.7% vs 13%).
- •Papatoetoe Central School is the larger school with 939 students compared with 787.
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 Papatoetoe Central School better than Puhinui School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Papatoetoe Central School ranks higher (80.2 vs 74.3 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 Papatoetoe Central School and Puhinui School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Papatoetoe and Papatoetoe in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Papatoetoe Central School: 419. Puhinui School: 432. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Papatoetoe Central School and Puhinui School rank in Auckland?
Papatoetoe Central School is 87th of 390 and Puhinui School is 153rd of 390 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).