Papatoetoe High School vs South Auckland S D A School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 913 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Papatoetoe High School
Papatoetoe · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,800 students
South Auckland S D A School
Papatoetoe · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
366 students
| Measure | Papatoetoe High School Papatoetoe, Auckland | South Auckland S D A School Papatoetoe, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 59 Top 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #58 of 101 | #297 of 390 |
| National rank | #180 of 486 | #1095 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 1,800 | 366 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 472 | 474 |
| Total roll | 1,800 | 366 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 22.4% | -2.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 81.6% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 66.3% | – |
| Māori students | 13.8% | 13.7% |
| Pacific students | 36.3% | 86.3% |
| International students | 1.1% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Papatoetoe | Papatoetoe |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.papatoetoehigh.school.nz | www.sasda.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Papatoetoe High School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (58.6 vs 40.5).
- •Papatoetoe High School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (472 vs 474).
- •Papatoetoe High School does better on roll size (1,800 vs 366).
- •Papatoetoe High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (22.4% vs -2.5%).
- •Papatoetoe High School is the larger school with 1,800 students compared with 366.
- •Papatoetoe High 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 High School better than South Auckland S D A School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Papatoetoe High School ranks higher (58.6 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 High School and South Auckland S D A School?
About 913 m in a straight line, between Papatoetoe and Papatoetoe in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Papatoetoe High School: 472. 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 High School and South Auckland S D A School rank in Auckland?
Papatoetoe High School is 58th of 101 and South Auckland S D A School is 297th of 390 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).