ACG Strathallan vs Rosehill College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 3.0 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
ACG Strathallan
Karaka · Private composite · Years 1–13
1,287 students
Rosehill College
Papakura · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,751 students
| Measure | ACG Strathallan Karaka, Auckland | Rosehill College Papakura, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | – Not rated | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #69 of 101 |
| National rank | – | #223 of 486 |
| Sector | Private | State |
| Type | Composite | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–13 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 1,287 | 1,751 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | – | 473 |
| Total roll | 1,287 | 1,751 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 39.6% | 3.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 92.6% | 72.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 83.5% | 53.4% |
| Māori students | 3% | 28.2% |
| Pacific students | 1.9% | 23.7% |
| International students | 6.3% | 1.5% |
| suburb or town | Karaka | Papakura |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.acgedu.com/nz/strathallan | www.rosehillcollege.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Rosehill College does better on roll size (1,751 vs 1,287).
- •ACG Strathallan does better on roll growth (5 years) (39.6% vs 3.2%).
- •ACG Strathallan does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (92.6% vs 72.3%).
- •Rosehill College is the larger school with 1,751 students compared with 1,287.
- •ACG Strathallan is a private school while Rosehill College is a state school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is ACG Strathallan better than Rosehill College?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are ACG Strathallan and Rosehill College?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Karaka and Papakura in Auckland.
How do ACG Strathallan and Rosehill College rank in Auckland?
ACG Strathallan is unranked and Rosehill College is 69th of 101 among composite schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).