Vanguard Military School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Rosedale, Auckland · Upper Harbour Local Board Area
#71 of 101 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland
#234 of 486 nationally
About Vanguard Military School
Vanguard Military School is a state secondary (year 9-15) located in Rosedale, in the Upper Harbour Local Board Area territorial authority of Auckland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 9–13. In 2026 it enrolled 150 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 50.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand and 71st of 101 ranked secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland. Its strongest component is school leavers with university entrance (73th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (19th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 18.7%; pacific students 14%; international students 0%.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against secondary (year 9-15) schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)494
- Roll size (10%)150
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)22.9%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)90.2%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)74.5%
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Vanguard Military School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 494
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 150
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 22.9%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 90.2%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 74.5%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 18.7%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 14%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 0%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Vanguard Military School has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Vanguard Military School has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Vanguard Military School has changed over time.
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Schools near Vanguard Military School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Vanguard Military School a good school?
Vanguard Military School has a Success Index (NZ) of 50.0 out of 100 (Top 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #71 of 101 in Auckland. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Vanguard Military School rank in Auckland?
Vanguard Military School ranks #71 of 101 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland and #234 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Vanguard Military School?
Vanguard Military School had 150 students in 2026, a change of +23% over five years.
Is Vanguard Military School a primary school or a secondary school?
Vanguard Military School is classified as a secondary (year 9-15) covering Years 9–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Vanguard Military School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Vanguard Military School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.