Papatoetoe Central School vs St John the Evangelist Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.5 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
St John the Evangelist Catholic School
Otara · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
200 students
| Measure | Papatoetoe Central School Papatoetoe, Auckland | St John the Evangelist Catholic School Otara, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 80 Top 10% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #87 of 390 | #336 of 390 |
| National rank | #140 of 1,559 | #1246 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 939 | 200 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 419 | 487 |
| Total roll | 939 | 200 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 13% | -10.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 5.2% | 4.5% |
| Pacific students | 18.6% | 96% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Papatoetoe | Otara |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.pcs.school.nz | – |
The verdict
- •Papatoetoe Central School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (80.2 vs 33.8).
- •Papatoetoe Central School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (419 vs 487).
- •Papatoetoe Central School does better on roll size (939 vs 200).
- •Papatoetoe Central School does better on roll growth (5 years) (13% vs -10.5%).
- •Papatoetoe Central School is the larger school with 939 students compared with 200.
- •Papatoetoe Central School is a state school while St John the Evangelist Catholic School is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Papatoetoe Central School is co-educational and St John the Evangelist Catholic School is girls.
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 St John the Evangelist Catholic School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Papatoetoe Central School ranks higher (80.2 vs 33.8 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 St John the Evangelist Catholic School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Papatoetoe and Otara in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Papatoetoe Central School: 419. St John the Evangelist Catholic School: 487. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Papatoetoe Central School and St John the Evangelist Catholic School rank in Auckland?
Papatoetoe Central School is 87th of 390 and St John the Evangelist Catholic School is 336th of 390 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).