Schools in Papakura
Auckland — South · New Zealand
There are 22 schools in and around Papakura (Auckland — South) — 16 primary, 2 intermediate, 2 secondary. Papakura Activity Centre is the highest-scoring on the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite, which compares every school against its EQI peer group. Each profile is source-linked to Education Counts, ERO and the Ministry of Education.
22 schools · refreshed from Education Counts 2026-07-12. Full methodology.
Browse Papakura schools by suburb
3 Papakura suburbs have their own schools page.
Schools in Papakura ranked by value-added score
The SchoolsNearMe composite scores every level against its EQI peer group, so it surfaces schools that get the most out of their students — not just the most advantaged intake. How it's calculated.
- 1Papakura Activity Centre
Papakura · Activity Centre · — students · EQI 510+ (most disadvantaged)
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Wellbeing0Trajectory82ERO review74 - 16Papakura High School
Papakura · Secondary (Year 9-15) · 1,196 students · EQI 510+ (most disadvantaged)
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Wellbeing0Trajectory54ERO review85 - 18Edmund Hillary School
Papakura · Full Primary · 206 students · EQI 510+ (most disadvantaged)
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What the record says about Papakura schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Papakura Activity Centre
Papakura Activity Centre is an activity centre that achieves positive outcomes for students, with most returning to their enrolling schools after 10 weeks. The director provides highly effective pedagogical and professional leadership with strong connections to enrolling schools. The centre maintains very good quality teaching and learning practices and strong staff-student relationships with high staff ratios enabling individualised care, with a composite score of 82.
Full source-linked profile →St Mary's Catholic School (Papakura)
St Mary's Catholic School (Papakura) is a contributing primary school serving the Papakura community. A 2022 Board Assurance review confirmed the Board of Trustees met regulatory and legislative requirements, with Board Administration and Curriculum requirements confirmed. No composite score is currently available for this school.
Full source-linked profile →Rosehill School
Rosehill School's 2024 ERO review found that clear systems enable the majority of students to achieve their personal learning goals through a transdisciplinary approach. Strong collaborative leadership across the school supports staff expertise in specialist pedagogical methods, and comprehensive systems track and report student progress to whānau and the board. The school's composite score is 77.
Full source-linked profile →Paparimu School
Paparimu School is working towards equitable and excellent outcomes for most students, with most achieving at or above national expectations in reading and a large majority in writing, though less than half meet expectations in mathematics. The school has strengths in its localised curriculum, inclusive learning environment, and school-wide achievement tracking systems. A gender disparity exists in achievement, with girls outperforming boys across all subjects, and acceleration support for at-risk students is evident in reading and writing but less pronounced in mathematics.
Full source-linked profile →Clevedon School
Clevedon School serves 397 students in Papakura. Most learners achieve at or above curriculum expectations in reading, writing and mathematics, with equitable outcomes across the school. The school prioritises learner wellbeing and belonging, supported by effective leadership and warm, learning-focused teaching environments. The school is currently operating under limited statutory manager intervention from the Ministry of Education.
Full source-linked profile →Karaka School
Karaka School's 2019 ERO review found the school effective in achieving equitable outcomes for students, with most meeting national curriculum expectations in reading, writing and mathematics. The school successfully accelerates learning for Māori and other students needing support through well-developed systems for monitoring progress. Distributed, inclusive leadership and a culture of professional inquiry are key strengths.
Full source-linked profile →Rosehill Intermediate
Rosehill Intermediate is an intermediate school in Papakura, Tāmaki Herenga Waka, with a roll of 388 students. An ERO review in December 2023 focused on international student compliance. The school attested compliance with the Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International Students and completed an annual self-review; at the time of review there were no international or exchange students enrolled.
Full source-linked profile →Papakura Central School
Papakura Central School's 2018 ERO review found the school working towards equitable outcomes with an upward achievement trend over two years. The school demonstrates good stewardship and leadership, uses evidence-based assessment approaches to support student progress, and has undertaken research-informed professional learning. The composite score is 70.
Full source-linked profile →Opaheke School
Opaheke School's board assurance review in August 2023 confirmed the school meets regulatory and legislative requirements, with board administration and curriculum requirements confirmed. No composite score was available from this review.
Full source-linked profile →Papakura Intermediate
Papakura Intermediate is a predominantly Māori intermediate school with increasing numbers of Pasifika learners. The school has an inclusive learning climate and works collaboratively with whānau and community agencies to support learners with diverse needs, though post-pandemic attendance barriers require targeted interventions. The school embeds inquiry and continuous improvement in its systems, with a composite ERO score of 81.
Full source-linked profile →Mangapikopiko School
Mangapikopiko School is a contributing school in Papakura with 263 students. The Board of Trustees attested to meeting all regulatory and legislative requirements as of November 2022, with Board Administration and Curriculum requirements confirmed in the May 2023 ERO board assurance review.
Full source-linked profile →Rosehill College
Rosehill College, a Year 9-15 secondary school with 1,659 students, achieved a composite score of 53 in its March 2025 ERO review. The majority of students achieve NCEA at Levels 1, 2 and 3, though with some disparity for Māori and Pacific students; reliable data for Years 9 and 10 is not yet available. The school is behind the Ministry of Education 2024 attendance target, though teachers increasingly support literacy and numeracy development, and the refreshed curriculum engages students through more meaningful contexts.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Papakura schools
What schools are in Papakura?
Papakura has 22 schools on our records (16 primary, 2 intermediate, 2 secondary): Papakura High School, Rosehill College, Ardmore School, Clevedon School, Cosgrove School, Edmund Hillary School, Karaka School, Kelvin Road School, Opaheke School, Orere School, Papakura Central School, Papakura Intermediate, and more. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Papakura?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Papakura Activity Centre ranks highest among Papakura schools (90/100). On NCEA and University Entrance results, Rosehill College leads the local secondary schools. "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Papakura?
Many New Zealand state schools operate an enrolment zone (home zone), so your home address — not just the suburb — determines which in-zone state schools you can enrol at. Living in Papakura does not guarantee a place at any particular school. Check each school's current zone with the school directly or use our by-address tool to see which schools cover a specific Papakura address.
Decile or EQI — how are Papakura schools rated for socio-economic need?
New Zealand replaced the decile system with the Equity Index (EQI) in 2023. A lower EQI means a more socio-economically advantaged community; a higher EQI means greater need. EQI is a funding tool, not a quality measure — a high-EQI school can outperform a low-EQI one. The SchoolsNearMe composite controls for EQI so a school serving a more disadvantaged community isn't unfairly penalised.
Source data: Education Counts (NCEA, retention, destinations, discipline, funding) · Ministry of Education (roll, EQI, identity) · Education Review Office (reviews).