Papatoetoe East School vs Papatoetoe High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 406 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Papatoetoe East School
Papatoetoe ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
610 students
Papatoetoe High School
Papatoetoe ยท State secondary (year 9-15) ยท Years 9โ13
1,800 students
| Measure | Papatoetoe East School Papatoetoe, Auckland | Papatoetoe High School Papatoetoe, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 59 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #224 of 390 | #58 of 101 |
| National rank | #648 of 1,559 | #180 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | Years 9โ13 |
| Students | 610 | 1,800 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 463 | 472 |
| Total roll | 610 | 1,800 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 12.8% | 22.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | 81.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | 66.3% |
| Mฤori students | 14.9% | 13.8% |
| Pacific students | 53.8% | 36.3% |
| International students | 0% | 1.1% |
| suburb or town | Papatoetoe | Papatoetoe |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.pep.school.nz | www.papatoetoehigh.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขBoth schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (59.0 vs 58.6).
- โขPapatoetoe East School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (463 vs 472).
- โขPapatoetoe High School does better on roll size (1,800 vs 610).
- โขPapatoetoe High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (22.4% vs 12.8%).
- โขPapatoetoe High School is the larger school with 1,800 students compared with 610.
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 East School better than Papatoetoe High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Papatoetoe East School and Papatoetoe High School?
About 406 m in a straight line, between Papatoetoe and Papatoetoe in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Papatoetoe East School: 463. Papatoetoe High School: 472. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Papatoetoe East School and Papatoetoe High School rank in Auckland?
Papatoetoe East School is 224th of 390 and Papatoetoe High School is 58th of 101 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).