Papatoetoe South School vs Puhinui School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.2 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Papatoetoe South School
Papatoetoe ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
603 students
Puhinui School
Papatoetoe ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
787 students
| Measure | Papatoetoe South School Papatoetoe, Auckland | Puhinui School Papatoetoe, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 52 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #247 of 390 | #153 of 390 |
| National rank | #836 of 1,559 | #294 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | Years 1โ6 |
| Students | 603 | 787 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 480 | 432 |
| Total roll | 603 | 787 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 3.1% | 19.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 21.6% | 7.9% |
| Pacific students | 68.7% | 26.6% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Papatoetoe | Papatoetoe |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.papatoetoe-south.school.nz/ | www.puhinui.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- โขPuhinui School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (74.3 vs 51.6).
- โขPuhinui School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (432 vs 480).
- โขPuhinui School does better on roll size (787 vs 603).
- โขPuhinui School does better on roll growth (5 years) (19.7% vs 3.1%).
- โขPuhinui School is the larger school with 787 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 Puhinui School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Puhinui School ranks higher (74.3 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 Puhinui School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Papatoetoe and Papatoetoe in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Papatoetoe South School: 480. Puhinui School: 432. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Papatoetoe South School and Puhinui School rank in Auckland?
Papatoetoe South School is 247th of 390 and Puhinui School is 153rd of 390 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).