Papatoetoe Central School vs South Auckland S D A School
A head-to-head comparison of two 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 ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
939 students
South Auckland S D A School
Papatoetoe ยท State integrated full primary ยท Years 1โ8
366 students
| Measure | Papatoetoe Central School Papatoetoe, Auckland | South Auckland S D A School Papatoetoe, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 80 Top 10% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #87 of 390 | #297 of 390 |
| National rank | #140 of 1,559 | #1095 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 939 | 366 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 419 | 474 |
| Total roll | 939 | 366 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 13% | -2.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 5.2% | 13.7% |
| Pacific students | 18.6% | 86.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Papatoetoe | Papatoetoe |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.pcs.school.nz | www.sasda.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขPapatoetoe Central School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (80.2 vs 40.5).
- โขPapatoetoe Central School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (419 vs 474).
- โขPapatoetoe Central School does better on roll size (939 vs 366).
- โขPapatoetoe Central School does better on roll growth (5 years) (13% vs -2.5%).
- โขPapatoetoe Central School is the larger school with 939 students compared with 366.
- โขPapatoetoe Central School is a state school while South Auckland S D A School 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 Papatoetoe Central School better than South Auckland S D A School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Papatoetoe Central School ranks higher (80.2 vs 40.5 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 South Auckland S D A 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. South Auckland S D A School: 474. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Papatoetoe Central School and South Auckland S D A School rank in Auckland?
Papatoetoe Central School is 87th of 390 and South Auckland S D A School is 297th of 390 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).