Papatoetoe South School vs Papatoetoe West School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.1 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Papatoetoe South School
Papatoetoe · State contributing · Years 1–6
603 students
Papatoetoe West School
Papatoetoe · State contributing · Years 1–6
681 students
| Measure | Papatoetoe South School Papatoetoe, Auckland | Papatoetoe West School Papatoetoe, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 52 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #247 of 390 | #242 of 390 |
| National rank | #836 of 1,559 | #813 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 603 | 681 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 480 | 468 |
| Total roll | 603 | 681 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 3.1% | 0.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 21.6% | 13.1% |
| Pacific students | 68.7% | 44.6% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Papatoetoe | Papatoetoe |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.papatoetoe-south.school.nz/ | www.pap-west.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Papatoetoe West School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (52.6 vs 51.6).
- •Papatoetoe West School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (468 vs 480).
- •Papatoetoe West School does better on roll size (681 vs 603).
- •Papatoetoe South School does better on roll growth (5 years) (3.1% vs 0.4%).
- •Papatoetoe West School is the larger school with 681 students compared with 603.
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 South School better than Papatoetoe West School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Papatoetoe West School ranks higher (52.6 vs 51.6 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 South School and Papatoetoe West School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Papatoetoe and Papatoetoe in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Papatoetoe South School: 480. Papatoetoe West School: 468. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Papatoetoe South School and Papatoetoe West School rank in Auckland?
Papatoetoe South School is 247th of 390 and Papatoetoe West School is 242nd of 390 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).