Papatoetoe South School vs South Auckland S D A School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.9 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
South Auckland S D A School
Papatoetoe · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
366 students
| Measure | Papatoetoe South School Papatoetoe, Auckland | South Auckland S D A School Papatoetoe, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 52 Top 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #247 of 390 | #297 of 390 |
| National rank | #836 of 1,559 | #1095 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 603 | 366 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 480 | 474 |
| Total roll | 603 | 366 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 21.6% | 13.7% |
| Pacific students | 68.7% | 86.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Papatoetoe | Papatoetoe |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.papatoetoe-south.school.nz/ | www.sasda.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Papatoetoe South School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (51.6 vs 40.5).
- •South Auckland S D A School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (474 vs 480).
- •Papatoetoe South School does better on roll size (603 vs 366).
- •Papatoetoe South School does better on roll growth (5 years) (3.1% vs -2.5%).
- •Papatoetoe South School is the larger school with 603 students compared with 366.
- •Papatoetoe South School is a state school while South Auckland S D A School is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 South Auckland S D A School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Papatoetoe South School ranks higher (51.6 vs 40.5 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 South School and South Auckland S D A School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Papatoetoe and Papatoetoe in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Papatoetoe South School: 480. South Auckland S D A School: 474. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Papatoetoe South School and South Auckland S D A School rank in Auckland?
Papatoetoe South School is 247th of 390 and South Auckland S D A School is 297th of 390 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).