Papakura Central School vs Rosehill Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.1 km 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 Intermediate
Papakura · State intermediate · Years 7–8
382 students
| Measure | Papakura Central School Papakura, Auckland | Rosehill Intermediate Papakura, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 70 Top 25% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #178 of 390 | #285 of 390 |
| National rank | #402 of 1,559 | #1025 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Intermediate |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 7–8 |
| Students | 449 | 382 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 437 | 467 |
| Total roll | 449 | 382 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 7.9% | -15.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 26.1% | 24.1% |
| Pacific students | 21.4% | 23% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Papakura | Papakura |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.papakura-central.school.nz/ | www.rosehillintermediate.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Papakura Central School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (69.9 vs 43.8).
- •Papakura Central School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (437 vs 467).
- •Papakura Central School does better on roll size (449 vs 382).
- •Papakura Central School does better on roll growth (5 years) (7.9% vs -15.2%).
- •Papakura Central School is the larger school with 449 students compared with 382.
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 Intermediate?
On the Success Index (NZ), Papakura Central School ranks higher (69.9 vs 43.8 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 Intermediate?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Papakura and Papakura in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Papakura Central School: 437. Rosehill Intermediate: 467. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Papakura Central School and Rosehill Intermediate rank in Auckland?
Papakura Central School is 178th of 390 and Rosehill Intermediate is 285th of 390 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).