Overview
Papatoetoe Central School is a state contributing school in Papatoetoe, Auckland. It is a co-educational school. The school has 837 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 419 (below-average equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board Area territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeContributing
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityŌtara-Papatoetoe Local Board Area
RegionAuckland
Urban/RuralMajor urban area
Postcode2155
MoE School ID1426
Student Demographics
Total Roll837
European/Pakeha5.5%
Maori5.6%
Pacific18.5%
Asian75.9%
Ethnicity Distribution
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Equity Index (EQI)
The Equity Index replaced the decile system in 2023. It measures the socio-economic context of a school's student community. A higher EQI indicates greater equity need (more disadvantaged). The national average is approximately 463.
School EQI419
National Avg463
Contextbelow-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)