Papatoetoe East School vs South Auckland S D A School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.1 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Papatoetoe East School
Papatoetoe · State contributing · Years 1–6
610 students
South Auckland S D A School
Papatoetoe · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
366 students
| Measure | Papatoetoe East School Papatoetoe, Auckland | South Auckland S D A School Papatoetoe, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 59 Top 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #224 of 390 | #297 of 390 |
| National rank | #648 of 1,559 | #1095 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 610 | 366 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 463 | 474 |
| Total roll | 610 | 366 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 12.8% | -2.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 14.9% | 13.7% |
| Pacific students | 53.8% | 86.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Papatoetoe | Papatoetoe |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.pep.school.nz | www.sasda.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Papatoetoe East School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (59.0 vs 40.5).
- •Papatoetoe East School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (463 vs 474).
- •Papatoetoe East School does better on roll size (610 vs 366).
- •Papatoetoe East School does better on roll growth (5 years) (12.8% vs -2.5%).
- •Papatoetoe East School is the larger school with 610 students compared with 366.
- •Papatoetoe East 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 East School better than South Auckland S D A School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Papatoetoe East School ranks higher (59.0 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 East School and South Auckland S D A School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Papatoetoe and Papatoetoe in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Papatoetoe East School: 463. 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 East School and South Auckland S D A School rank in Auckland?
Papatoetoe East School is 224th of 390 and South Auckland S D A School is 297th of 390 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).