Population, housing, and household data sourced from Stats NZ Census 2023 [VERIFIED]. School data from MOE School Directory. Not professional advice. Always seek independent guidance.
| School | Zone Score | EQI |
|---|---|---|
| Papatoetoe East School | ★★★★★High | 463 |
| Papatoetoe Central School | ★★★★★High | 419 |
| Papatoetoe South School | ★★★★★Very High | 480 |
| Papatoetoe West School | ★★★★★High | 468 |
| Papatoetoe High School | ★★★★★Very High | 472 |
Source: Ministry of Education School Directory (March 2026 roll). EQI = Equity Index — replaces Decile system since 2024. Higher EQI = more affluent catchment. Zone Score: ★★★★★ ≥470 · ★★★★ ≥400 · ★★★ ≥330 · ★★ ≥250 · ★ <250.
30,879
Stats NZ Census 2023
32.3
Stats NZ Census 2023
43.5%
Stats NZ Census 2023
$100,889
Household, annual
Gender: 15,537 male · 15,291 female
Owner-Occupied
43.5%
Rented
56.5%
Housing Quality
24.5% damp
22.9% mould
Median Weekly Rent
$505
Vacancy Rate
6.6%
Avg Persons/Household
3.4
SA2 areas: Papatoetoe South, Papatoetoe South West, Papatoetoe East, Papatoetoe North East, Papatoetoe Central East, Papatoetoe Central West, Papatoetoe West, Papatoetoe North West, Papatoetoe North