Opaheke School vs Rosehill School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.3 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Opaheke School
Papakura ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
653 students
Rosehill School
Papakura ยท State special school
361 students
| Measure | Opaheke School Papakura, Auckland | Rosehill School Papakura, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 61 Top 50% | โ Not rated |
| Region rank | #218 of 390 | โ |
| National rank | #609 of 1,559 | โ |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Special School |
| Year range | Years 1โ8 | โ |
| Students | 653 | 361 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 460 | 507 |
| Total roll | 653 | 361 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 2% | 24.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 25.9% | 35.7% |
| Pacific students | 26.5% | 51.5% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Papakura | Papakura |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.opaheke.school.nz | www.rosehill.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขOpaheke School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (460 vs 507).
- โขOpaheke School does better on roll size (653 vs 361).
- โขRosehill School does better on roll growth (5 years) (24.1% vs 2%).
- โขOpaheke School is the larger school with 653 students compared with 361.
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 Opaheke School better than Rosehill School?
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 Opaheke School and Rosehill School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Papakura and Papakura in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Opaheke School: 460. Rosehill School: 507. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Opaheke School and Rosehill School rank in Auckland?
Opaheke School is 218th of 390 and Rosehill School is unranked among full primary schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).