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Papakura Central School

A state contributing (years 1–6) in Papakura Central, Papakura, with 447 students on its Jul 2026 roll.

Y1 Y13 Years 1–6
On the roll447at Jul 2026
EQI · socio-economic437moderate socio-economic barriers — not a quality measure
Enrolment zoneYeswho may enrol
StudentsCo-edMajor urban area

Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Papakura Central School, Ministry school number 1421 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method

On the roll

447students

Papakura Central School had 447 students enrolled at Jul 2026.

Asian 20145%
European/Pākehā 16336%
Māori 11526%
Pacific 9321%
MELAA 102%

These add up to more than the roll. The Ministry records ethnicity as total response: a student who identifies with more than one ethnicity is counted in each. Percentages are each group's share of the 447 students on the roll, so they sum to about 130%, not 100%.

Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Roll at Jul 2026; groups under 5 students shown as “<5” · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method

Equity Index

437EQI

moderate socio-economic barriers

344 national median 461 569 437

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What EQI measures

The Equity Index estimates the extent to which a school's students face socio-economic barriers to achievement. It describes the community a school serves — it does not measure school quality, teaching, or student outcomes. A school facing more barriers can be an outstanding school. For independent evaluation, read the school's ERO reports. What EQI means →

Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Equity Index, 2565 schools; national range 344–569 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method

Who may enrol

Enrolment zone — advisory

Papakura Central School operates an enrolment scheme (a home zone). This site does not determine whether an address is in zone. The Ministry's published zone boundaries are low-resolution and are not suitable for checking an individual property. Confirm with the Ministry's zone map or with the school directly. Out-of-zone places are offered by ballot — how ballots work.

School details

TypeContributing
Year levelsYears 1–6
AuthorityState
StudentsCo-Educational
Ministry number1421
Address23 Ray Small Drive, Papakura Central, Papakura
Territorial authorityPapakura Local Board Area
RegionAuckland
Language of instructionAll students taught in English/other setting
BoardingNo
Opened1972-01-26

Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Contact details as published by the school to the Ministry · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method

Nearby schools

SchoolTypeYearsRollDistance
St Mary's Catholic School (Papakura) ContributingYears 1–6 389 0.4 km
Kereru Park Campus Full PrimaryYears 1–8 157 0.7 km
Papakura Activity Centre Activity Centre 0.8 km
Rosehill School Specialist School 343 0.9 km
Rosehill College Secondary (Year 9-15)Years 9–13 1,773 1.0 km
Rosehill Intermediate IntermediateYears 7–8 389 1.1 km
Papakura High School Secondary (Year 9-15)Years 9–13 1,338 1.4 km
Opaheke School Full PrimaryYears 1–8 618 1.4 km

Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Distances are straight-line, from the Ministry's directory coordinates — approximate · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method

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Common questions

What year levels does Papakura Central School cover?

Papakura Central School is a contributing, which covers years 1–6.

How many students attend Papakura Central School?

447 students were on the roll at Jul 2026, according to the Ministry of Education's school directory.

Does Papakura Central School have an enrolment zone?

Yes. Papakura Central School operates an enrolment scheme, so students living in its home zone have the right to enrol. This site does not check whether a specific address is in zone — confirm that with the Ministry's zone map or with the school.

Is Papakura Central School a state school?

Papakura Central School is a state school.

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