Papakura Central School vs Rosehill College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 958 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Papakura Central School
Papakura · State contributing · Years 1–6
449 students
Rosehill College
Papakura · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,751 students
| Measure | Papakura Central School Papakura, Auckland | Rosehill College Papakura, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 70 Top 25% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #178 of 390 | #69 of 101 |
| National rank | #402 of 1,559 | #223 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 449 | 1,751 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 437 | 473 |
| Total roll | 449 | 1,751 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 7.9% | 3.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 72.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 53.4% |
| Māori students | 26.1% | 28.2% |
| Pacific students | 21.4% | 23.7% |
| International students | 0% | 1.5% |
| suburb or town | Papakura | Papakura |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.papakura-central.school.nz/ | www.rosehillcollege.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Papakura Central School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (69.9 vs 51.5).
- •Papakura Central School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (437 vs 473).
- •Rosehill College does better on roll size (1,751 vs 449).
- •Papakura Central School does better on roll growth (5 years) (7.9% vs 3.2%).
- •Rosehill College is the larger school with 1,751 students compared with 449.
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 Papakura Central School better than Rosehill College?
On the Success Index (NZ), Papakura Central School ranks higher (69.9 vs 51.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Papakura Central School and Rosehill College?
About 958 m in a straight line, between Papakura and Papakura in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Papakura Central School: 437. Rosehill College: 473. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Papakura Central School and Rosehill College rank in Auckland?
Papakura Central School is 178th of 390 and Rosehill College is 69th of 101 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).