Papatoetoe East School vs Swanson School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 29 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
Swanson School
Swanson · State full primary · Years 1–8
556 students
| Measure | Papatoetoe East School Papatoetoe, Auckland | Swanson School Swanson, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 59 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #224 of 390 | #267 of 390 |
| National rank | #648 of 1,559 | #926 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 610 | 556 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 463 | 462 |
| Total roll | 610 | 556 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 12.8% | -4.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 14.9% | 32.2% |
| Pacific students | 53.8% | 20% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Papatoetoe | Swanson |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.pep.school.nz | www.swanson.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Papatoetoe East School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (59.0 vs 48.0).
- •Swanson School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (462 vs 463).
- •Papatoetoe East School does better on roll size (610 vs 556).
- •Papatoetoe East School does better on roll growth (5 years) (12.8% vs -4.7%).
- •Papatoetoe East School is the larger school with 610 students compared with 556.
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 Swanson School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Papatoetoe East School ranks higher (59.0 vs 48.0 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 Swanson School?
About 29 km in a straight line, between Papatoetoe and Swanson in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Papatoetoe East School: 463. Swanson School: 462. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Papatoetoe East School and Swanson School rank in Auckland?
Papatoetoe East School is 224th of 390 and Swanson School is 267th of 390 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).