Papatoetoe North School vs Papatoetoe West School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.5 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Papatoetoe North School
Mangere East · State contributing · Years 1–6
765 students
Papatoetoe West School
Papatoetoe · State contributing · Years 1–6
681 students
| Measure | Papatoetoe North School Mangere East, Auckland | Papatoetoe West School Papatoetoe, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 46 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #279 of 390 | #242 of 390 |
| National rank | #988 of 1,559 | #813 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 765 | 681 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 470 | 468 |
| Total roll | 765 | 681 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -7.4% | 0.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 19.2% | 13.1% |
| Pacific students | 68.2% | 44.6% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Mangere East | Papatoetoe |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.papatoetoenorth.school.nz | www.pap-west.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Papatoetoe West School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (52.6 vs 45.5).
- •Papatoetoe West School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (468 vs 470).
- •Papatoetoe North School does better on roll size (765 vs 681).
- •Papatoetoe West School does better on roll growth (5 years) (0.4% vs -7.4%).
- •Papatoetoe North School is the larger school with 765 students compared with 681.
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 North School better than Papatoetoe West School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Papatoetoe West School ranks higher (52.6 vs 45.5 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 North School and Papatoetoe West School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Mangere East and Papatoetoe in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Papatoetoe North School: 470. Papatoetoe West School: 468. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Papatoetoe North School and Papatoetoe West School rank in Auckland?
Papatoetoe North School is 279th of 390 and Papatoetoe West School is 242nd of 390 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).