Papakura Central School vs Rosehill School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 873 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Papakura Central School
Papakura ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
449 students
Rosehill School
Papakura ยท State special school
361 students
| Measure | Papakura Central School Papakura, Auckland | Rosehill School Papakura, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 70 Top 25% | โ Not rated |
| Region rank | #178 of 390 | โ |
| National rank | #402 of 1,559 | โ |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Special School |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | โ |
| Students | 449 | 361 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 437 | 507 |
| Total roll | 449 | 361 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 7.9% | 24.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 26.1% | 35.7% |
| Pacific students | 21.4% | 51.5% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Papakura | Papakura |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.papakura-central.school.nz/ | www.rosehill.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขPapakura Central School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (437 vs 507).
- โขPapakura Central School does better on roll size (449 vs 361).
- โขRosehill School does better on roll growth (5 years) (24.1% vs 7.9%).
- โขPapakura Central School is the larger school with 449 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.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Papakura Central 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 Papakura Central School and Rosehill School?
About 873 m in a straight line, between Papakura and Papakura in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Papakura Central School: 437. Rosehill School: 507. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Papakura Central School and Rosehill School rank in Auckland?
Papakura Central School is 178th of 390 and Rosehill School is unranked among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).