Overview
Papatoetoe East School is a state contributing school in Papatoetoe, Auckland. It is a co-educational school. The school has 534 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 463 (above-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
Postcode2241
MoE School ID1427
Student Demographics
Total Roll534
European/Pakeha5.2%
Maori14.2%
Pacific53%
Asian43.1%
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 EQI463
National Avg463
Contextabove-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)