Papatoetoe High School
BoundFor analysis · from ERO reports and public data
Our read on Papatoetoe High School
Culturally Strong School With Clear Improvement Focus
Papatoetoe High School is a diverse, community-focused secondary school in South Auckland that has demonstrated consistent improvement in student achievement over recent years. ERO recognises meaningful strengths in culturally responsive teaching, curriculum breadth, and support systems for Māori, Pacific and diverse learners. The school is currently prioritising preparation for new NCEA literacy and numeracy requirements coming into effect in 2024, with ongoing work to strengthen teacher practice and tracking systems.
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Location & enrolment zone
Where the school sits and who it accepts
Papatoetoe High School
19 Nicholson Avenue, Papatoetoe, Auckland
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What families ask about Papatoetoe High School
- Does Papatoetoe High School have an enrolment zone?
- Yes. An enrolment scheme is listed and the available zone map is shown below. Check your exact address before relying on eligibility.
- What year levels does Papatoetoe High School teach?
- Papatoetoe High School teaches Year 9–13.
- What is Papatoetoe High School's Equity Index?
- The listed EQI is 472. EQI reflects socioeconomic barriers used for funding; it is not a school-quality score.
- How large is the school?
- The latest listed roll is 1,728 students.
- When was the latest listed ERO review?
- The latest review date in the public data is December 2023.
The basics
Ministry of Education records
- Teaching language
- All students taught in English/other setting
- Opened
- 1957
- Principal
- Barry Williams (Acting)
- Urban/rural setting
- Major urban area
- Donation requests
- Not RequestedDonations not requested (except school camps)
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