Papatoetoe West School vs Tomarata School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 85 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Papatoetoe West School
Papatoetoe ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
681 students
Tomarata School
Wellsford ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
99 students
| Measure | Papatoetoe West School Papatoetoe, Auckland | Tomarata School Wellsford, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 53 Top 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #242 of 390 | #306 of 390 |
| National rank | #813 of 1,559 | #1131 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 681 | 99 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 468 | 468 |
| Total roll | 681 | 99 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 0.4% | -37.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 13.1% | 32.3% |
| Pacific students | 44.6% | 11.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Papatoetoe | Wellsford |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.pap-west.school.nz | www.tomarata.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขPapatoetoe West School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (52.6 vs 39.2).
- โขPapatoetoe West School does better on roll size (681 vs 99).
- โขPapatoetoe West School does better on roll growth (5 years) (0.4% vs -37.7%).
- โขPapatoetoe West School is the larger school with 681 students compared with 99.
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 West School better than Tomarata School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Papatoetoe West School ranks higher (52.6 vs 39.2 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 West School and Tomarata School?
About 85 km in a straight line, between Papatoetoe and Wellsford in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Papatoetoe West School: 468. Tomarata School: 468. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Papatoetoe West School and Tomarata School rank in Auckland?
Papatoetoe West School is 242nd of 390 and Tomarata School is 306th of 390 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).