Papatoetoe High School vs Yendarra School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.2 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Papatoetoe High School
Papatoetoe ยท State secondary (year 9-15) ยท Years 9โ13
1,800 students
Yendarra School
Otara ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
231 students
| Measure | Papatoetoe High School Papatoetoe, Auckland | Yendarra School Otara, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 59 Top 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #58 of 101 | #372 of 390 |
| National rank | #180 of 486 | #1416 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 9โ13 | Years 1โ6 |
| Students | 1,800 | 231 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 472 | 512 |
| Total roll | 1,800 | 231 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 22.4% | -18% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 81.6% | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 66.3% | โ |
| Mฤori students | 13.8% | 26.4% |
| Pacific students | 36.3% | 77.9% |
| International students | 1.1% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Papatoetoe | Otara |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.papatoetoehigh.school.nz | www.yendarra.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- โขPapatoetoe High School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (58.6 vs 26.1).
- โขPapatoetoe High School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (472 vs 512).
- โขPapatoetoe High School does better on roll size (1,800 vs 231).
- โขPapatoetoe High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (22.4% vs -18%).
- โขPapatoetoe High School is the larger school with 1,800 students compared with 231.
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 Yendarra School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Papatoetoe High School ranks higher (58.6 vs 26.1 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 Yendarra School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Papatoetoe and Otara in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Papatoetoe High School: 472. Yendarra School: 512. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Papatoetoe High School and Yendarra School rank in Auckland?
Papatoetoe High School is 58th of 101 and Yendarra School is 372nd of 390 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).