Papatoetoe North School vs Ridgeview School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 29 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
Ridgeview School
Paremoremo · State contributing · Years 1–6
48 students
| Measure | Papatoetoe North School Mangere East, Auckland | Ridgeview School Paremoremo, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 46 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #279 of 390 | – |
| National rank | #988 of 1,559 | – |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 765 | 48 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 470 | 470 |
| Total roll | 765 | 48 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -7.4% | -15.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 19.2% | 16.7% |
| Pacific students | 68.2% | 22.9% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Mangere East | Paremoremo |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.papatoetoenorth.school.nz | www.ridgeview.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Papatoetoe North School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (45.5 vs 37.5).
- •Papatoetoe North School does better on roll size (765 vs 48).
- •Papatoetoe North School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-7.4% vs -15.8%).
- •Papatoetoe North School is the larger school with 765 students compared with 48.
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 Ridgeview School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Papatoetoe North School ranks higher (45.5 vs 37.5 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 Ridgeview School?
About 29 km in a straight line, between Mangere East and Paremoremo in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Papatoetoe North School: 470. Ridgeview School: 470. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Papatoetoe North School and Ridgeview School rank in Auckland?
Papatoetoe North School is 279th of 390 and Ridgeview School is unranked among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).