Papakura High School
Willis Road, Papakura · Auckland — South
Composite score
Developing
Below median
Rank #1,941 of scored NZ schools
Active MoE intervention — limited statutory manager
A limited statutory manager has been appointed to Papakura High School . NZ Gazette notice
In summary
ERO's 2021 review found Papakura High School has made significant progress in NCEA achievement since 2018, with leadership focused on supporting at-risk students. The school has strengthened its inclusive culture, embedded Te ao Māori, and developed whānau structures and professional support systems to enhance student engagement and teaching practice. The school is currently subject to a limited statutory manager intervention by the Ministry of Education.
Best suited for
Students aged 13-18 in Papakura looking for a state-funded setting.
Is Papakura High School a good school?
Papakura High School is currently under MoE intervention — a limited statutory manager has been appointed. The school's day-to-day teaching continues; the intervention addresses governance or operational concerns identified by the Ministry. Read the NZ Gazette notice for details.
Strengths from the latest ERO report
- Sustained focus on improving school conditions and services strengthening students' sense of belonging and success
- Whānau structures have strengthened to focus on growing students' engagement and success as learners
- Well planned school processes support teachers to grow their professional practice including pedagogical lead team and critical friend support
Summary derived from ERO reports + audited financials + MoE records. Every claim links to its source — see data transparency at the bottom of this page.
Score breakdown
6 axes, each scored 0–100 on a national absolute scale. As at 2025.
L1 75% · L2 56% · UE 32% · near band median (n=142) · why? ▼ hide
Uni 4% · Te Pūkenga 3% · Industry 4% · above band median (n=123) · why? ▼ hide
61% to Y13 · below band median (n=166) · why? ▼ hide
standdowns 49.7/1k · suspensions 3.1/1k · exclusions 1.0/1k · below band median (n=539) · why? ▼ hide
+60.8% roll over 5yr (2020→2025) · top 10% of band (n=524) · why? ▼ hide
75/100 from ERO review 2021-10 · near band median (n=544) · why? ▼ hide
⚠ Insufficient EQI-band peers (n<10) to compute per-axis percentile context. The score above is absolute; treat it as a single-school read rather than a peer comparison.
Real ERO composite (from the latest review): 75/100.
Latest ERO review
2021-10-29 · Phil Cowie, Northern Region - Te Tai Raki
- Leadership have a continued focus on improving teaching practice leading to accelerated progress for students at risk of not achieving, particularly in NCEA
- NCEA achievement has improved significantly since 2018 with sustained progress in lifting student success in NCEA Levels 1 to 3
- School culture is increasingly inclusive and celebrates students' diverse cultures, languages and identities with Te ao Māori becoming well embedded
- Board stewardship effectiveness has increased significantly since 2019 with better scrutiny of data and clarity around processes
- School is well positioned to implement new requirements in the Education and Training Act 2020 including student, whānau and community consultation
"Leadership have a continued focus on improving teaching practice and this is leading to accelerated progress for students at risk of not achieving, particularly in NCEA."
Composite score across reviews
2 ERO reviews on file, 2020–2021. Click a point to read that review.
Audited financials
Year ended 2024 · Audit opinion: unmodified
Total revenue
$16.68M
Surplus / (deficit)
+$67k
Net assets / equity
$3.66M
2 years of audited data on file · View full history (Pro)
NCEA achievement
School leavers with NCEA at each level. National average is ~85% (Level 1).
NCEA Level 1 · 2024
75.1%
166 of 221 leavers
+1.0pt vs prior year
NCEA Level 2 · 2024
55.7%
123 of 221 leavers
+1.9pt vs prior year
University Entrance · 2024
32.1%
71 of 221 leavers
+8.7pt vs prior year
Data: Ministry of Education / Education Counts, CC-BY-4.0
Stay-on rate
Percentage of students who stay at school until at least their 17th birthday — the standard NZ proxy for Year-9-to-Year-13 retention.
61.1%
2024 cohort · 221 students
+5.3pt vs 2023
Discipline (age-standardised, per 1,000 students)
Stand-down = sent home temporarily. Suspension = formal investigation. Exclusion = removed from school. National averages shown for comparison.
Stand-downs · 2024
49.7
94 this year · NZ avg ~37
Suspensions · 2024
3.1
7 this year · NZ avg ~5
Exclusions · 2024
1.0
2 this year · NZ avg ~1.5
Vocational Pathway Awards
School leavers achieving Vocational Pathway Awards by industry sector (2024).
- Creative Industries 3
- Service Industries 2
- Manufacturing and Technology 1
- Construction and Infrastructure 1
Government funding
Crown funding only (school operations + teacher salaries + property). Excludes locally-raised funds, international fees and trading income — those are in the audited financial report above.
Total Crown funding · 2022
$10.13M
Per-student funding · 2022
$8,468
2018
$6.1M
2019
$6.2M
2020
$7.3M
2021
$9.1M
2022
$10.1M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 09 343
- Year 10 346
- Year 11 247
- Year 12 184
- Year 13+ 134
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- Māori 46.7%
- Pacific 44.3%
- Asian 22.1%
- European/Pākehā 16.3%
- Other / MELAA 2.1%
Location
Willis Road, Papakura. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Schools nearby
Within 15km, sorted by distance. Add any to compare with Papakura High School.
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Activity Centre · 0.5km · roll n/a
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+41 vs this
Kelvin Road School
Contributing · 0.8km · 573 roll
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+1 vs this
Edmund Hillary School
Full Primary · 0.8km · 206 roll
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Cosgrove School
Contributing · 1.2km · 622 roll
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Full Primary · 1.3km · 638 roll
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Frequently asked
Is Papakura High School a good school?
Papakura High School is currently under MoE intervention — a limited statutory manager has been appointed. The school's day-to-day teaching continues; the intervention addresses governance or operational concerns identified by the Ministry. Read the NZ Gazette notice for details.
What does the latest ERO review say?
ERO's 2021-10 review identified 5 key findings. Leadership have a continued focus on improving teaching practice leading to accelerated progress for students at risk of not achieving, particularly in NCEA
How do I enrol my child at Papakura High School?
Contact the school directly on 09-2964400, email enquiries@papakurahigh.school.nz, or visit www.papakurahigh.school.nz. For state schools, check your home address against the school's enrolment zone — some schools are in-zone-only.
What are the fees?
Papakura High School is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Papakura High School has 1,196 students, with an EQI of 531 (higher socio-economic need).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Papakura High School in 2021-10, signed by Phil Cowie. 2 ERO reports are on file in our archive.
Data transparency
Every fact on this page links to its source. We never publish a claim without provenance — read our methodology for the full rules.
Sourced from
- ero.govt.nz
- papakurahigh.school.nz
- gazette.govt.nz
- schoolsdata.co.nz
- crimestats.co.nz